Homemade Fish Balls
Soft homemade fish balls with mild spice flavor are a classic Norwegian dinner that tastes extra good from scratch. This recipe for homemade fish balls uses fre…
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Instructions
Make sure the fish, milk, egg and other ingredients are completely cold before starting.
Cut the fish into cubes.
Add fish and salt to a food processor.
Blend into a smooth and sticky fish mixture.
Add potato starch and egg, and blend briefly.
Gradually add cold milk while the machine runs.
Add white pepper and nutmeg, and mix briefly.
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Lower the heat so the water does not boil rapidly.
Shape fish balls with a spoon and place them gently in the water.
Let the fish balls poach for 10 to 15 minutes, until firm and heated through.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 116 kcal
Protein 5.2 g
Fett 5.2 g
Karbohydrater 12.2 g
Fiber 0.5 g
Sukker 5.1 g
Salt 0.5 g
Tips & tricks
Make a small test ball first. This lets you check texture and flavor before shaping all the mixture, and adjust with a little more salt or milk if needed.
Did you know?
Homemade fish balls get the best texture when the fish and liquid stay completely cold while working. Salt helps the fish bind liquid, while potato starch and egg give structure. When the balls are gently poached instead of boiled hard, they stay juicy and even.
