Deep Fried Squid Balls (炸花枝丸)
 
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Deep fried squid balls is succulent and savory with a crispy skin and a soft chewy center. You can make this using just a food processor.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 oz squid
  • 8 oz basa fillet
  • 4 oz fatty ground pork
  • ¼ cup sweet potato starch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup crushed ice
Instructions
  1. Cut up squid into 1” chunks
  2. Cut up fish into 1” chunks
  3. Throw all ingredients into food processor
  4. Process until everything becomes a gooey paste
  5. Refrigerate for about 15-30 minutes to firm up the paste
  6. Heat up oil for deep frying about 350°F
  7. Form squid paste into balls
  8. Gently slide squid balls into hot oil and fry for 5 minutes constantly turning the squid balls until golden and remove
  9. Turn the heat up to about 375° F and re-fry the squid balls for about 1 minute to get the outside crispy
  10. Serve with salt and white pepper or sweet chili sauce
Recipe by It's My Dish at https://itsmydish.com/deep-fried-squid-balls/