Filipino Shrimp Balls Recipes

HOMEMADE FISH BALLS WITH SPICY FISH BALL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, grind the flesh into a thick paste. Alternatively, pound the fish flesh with the back of a knife until it turns to a thick paste.
• In a bowl, combine the fish paste, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
• Using hands, stir the mixture until well combined and then shape into a big ball. Lift from the bowl and then slap back into the bowl. Repeat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the fish paste is smooth and shiny and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
• Alternatively, transfer the fish paste into the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, beat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
• Using a tablespoon, portion the fish paste and shape into balls by rolling between the palm of hands.
• In a pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil. Gently drop fish balls into boiling water and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until they begin to float on top.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove from the fish balls from water and allow to cool.
• In a wide pan, heat about 2 inches of oil. Add fish balls and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and puffed. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with the sweet and spicy fish ball sauce.

EASY CRISPY VIETNAMESE SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp well under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Coarsely chop shrimp into medium pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor.
• Add 1 beaten egg, shallot, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper to the shrimp in the food processor. Blend until a smooth paste is created. Transfer shrimp paste to a bowl and refrigerate until slightly hardened, about 30 minutes.
• Remove paste from refrigerator. Use an ice cream scoop, a tablespoon, or your hands to form shrimp paste into balls.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add shrimp balls, cover, and steam until they become opaque, about 5 minutes. Transfer steamed shrimp balls to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
• Place bread crumbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place 2 beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Roll steamed shrimp balls in bread crumbs, then in beaten eggs, then again in bread crumbs and then place on a plate.
• Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp balls until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

FILIPINO SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• Prepare Shrimp:.
• Wash and clean shrimp. Drain very well then chop fine and add the rest of the ingredients. Heat oil in a saucepan. Shape the shrimp mixture into balls then drop into the hot oil. Fry until brown.
• Prepare Sauce:.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, catsup and water. In a saucepan, heat oil and stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes. Pour in vinegar mixture. Boil for 1 minute then thicken with dissolved cornstarch. Season to taste. Serve with shrimp balls.

FRIED SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• Prepare shrimp by cleaning thoroughly and removing shell, legs and devein.
• Mince the shrimp.
• Combine all of the ingredients except oil Use a teaspoon of the mixture and shape into balls.
• Heat oil in a deep pot or skillet and deep fry shrimp balls until Golden Brown.
• Remove from oil and place onto paper towells to drain excess oil.
• Serve Hot.
• Note: You can add 150g minced pork to the mixture if you like. Increase the cornstarch to 1 tbs and use one whole egg.

BAKED SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• Place everything into a bowl and mix together.
• Shape mixture into small balls. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Spray balls with olive oil (I use a spray bottle) and bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges or chili sauce (sweet or not).