Fish Balls Recipe.

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.

Chop 1 scotch bonnet pepper finely, removing seeds and membrane.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic.

Chop 1 tbsp of thyme and 1 tbsp of parsley.

If available, chop 1 tbsp of cilantro or shadow benny and a couple of seasoning peppers.

Measure out 1/4 tsp of fresh ground black pepper.

Measure just over 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour for dusting.

Measure 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (using 1/2 cup if that's all you have).

Measure 3/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs.

Measure 1 lb of fresh codfish, ensuring there are no bones.

In a food processor, pulse the codfish for about 1 minute until broken into fibrous pieces.

Add the chopped garlic, thyme, parsley, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and panko breadcrumbs to the food processor.

Crack 2 large eggs into a separate container to check for shells, then add them to the food processor.

Pulse the mixture until it forms a stiff dough, scraping down the sides as needed.

Form small balls of the mixture, about the size of a tablespoon, and set aside.

Roll each ball in flour to coat and shake off the excess flour.

Heat 2 to 3 cups of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Carefully add the fish balls to the hot oil, being cautious of splatter.

Fry the fish balls for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

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

Cooking Techniques

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