How To Make The Best Fish Balls - Liberian Style

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent, while mashed banana is a cost-effective substitute.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare fish fillets by removing skin and bones, then finely chop.

Mix chopped fish with bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.

Add egg, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the mixture and combine well.

Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

Chill the formed fish balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the fish balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove fish balls from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with lime juice or dipping sauce.

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