Fish balls
This recipe is from The Cook's Companion.
Ingredients
250g skinned boneless fish fillets
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and stalks
2 tbsp chopped basil leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp chilli paste
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp finely chopped spring onions
1 tsp fish sauce (or to taste)
1-2 tbsp coconut cream
vegetable oil for frying
Method
Process the fish in a food processor. Add all other ingredients except the coconut cream. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon of coconut cream. Add extra if the mixture is too stiff.
Dip a spoon in hot water and scoop out a fish ball. Repeat until all the mixture is formed into balls. Shallow or deep-fry in hot oil, or steam them.
To serve
Serve on a platter with fresh basil and a small bowl of sweet chilli sauce.
Makes about 20 bite-sized balls.
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