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Hong Kong Style Fish Balls Curry

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling streets of Hong Kong, fish balls curry is a beloved snack often enjoyed at food stalls. The dish reflects the city's rich culinary heritage, blending Chinese and Southeast Asian influences with its aromatic curry flavors. Traditionally served with skewered fish balls in a spicy curry sauce, it has become a staple comfort food, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Today, variations exist, with some opting for different proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile dish in modern cuisine.

CantoneseHKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion
5 bird's eye chillies
coconut milk
soy sauce
salt
sugar
coriander seed powder
turmeric powder
red chilli powder
cornstarch
water
boneless fish
shelled prawns
egg whites

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish balls

🥗Healthier: tofu balls

💰Cheaper: potato balls

Tofu balls are lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can reduce costs while still delivering flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often cheaper.

1

Cut red onions finely.

2

Crush garlic and bird's eye chillies.

3

Heat a wok on high flame and add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.

4

Add chopped red onions, crushed chillies, and garlic to the wok; stir.

5

Add curry leaves, soy sauce, and coconut milk to the mixture; stir well.

6

Add coriander seed powder, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder; stir.

7

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add to the wok and stir.

8

Add salt and sugar; stir to combine.

9

Keep the mixture on low flame to simmer.

10

Prepare water for boiling fish balls.

11

Blend boneless fish and shelled prawns in a grinding jar; add cornstarch, egg whites, soy sauce, sea salt, water, and sugar; blend until smooth.

12

Form lemon-sized balls from the fish mixture and drop them into boiling water; do not stir immediately.

13

Once fish balls are shaped, stir gently and boil for 1 minute before transferring to the curry.

14

Allow fish balls to poach in the curry for 30-40 seconds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

wokgrinding jar

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Curry Fish BallsCurry Fish Balls Hong Kong Style

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