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HK Style Curry Fish Balls

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 20 minsscheduleTotal: 30 minsoutdoor_grillBraisedlocal_fire_departmentMedium
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5 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:34

Thoroughly scrub 450g of squid with 1 tbsp of salt, then rinse with water to remove any muddy water and fishy odor.

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The squid must be thoroughly scrubbed with salt, otherwise slime and fishy odors cannot be removed.

Ingredients:squid rings (450 g)Salt (1 tbsp)
Tools:slotted strainer
02
Active Cooking
00:00:59

Add 1000ml of cold water and 2 tbsp of white vinegar into a pot, add 450g of fish balls, turn to medium heat and bring to a boil to remove frozen taste and oil, then remove.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Fish balls must start in cold water with vinegar, otherwise frozen taste and greasiness cannot be removed.

Ingredients:Fish ball (450 g)white vinegar (2 tbsp)
Tools:potladle
03
Preparation
00:01:31
warningStay safe

Curl fingers inward like a claw when chopping to prevent knife cuts.

Slice 5 pieces of ginger, trim and peel 1 garlic and mince it, cut 5 shallots in half and chop them, cut 450g of squid into pieces, peel 1 white turnip and cut into roll-cut pieces.

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Pay attention to finger safety when cutting squid and radish, and make sure the knife is sharp.

Ingredients:ginger (5 slice)Garlic (1 piece)shallot (5 piece)squid rings (450 g)White turnip (1 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
04
Preparation
00:02:30

Prepare 4 tbsp of curry paste (2-3 tbsp for mild, 4-5 tbsp for medium) and 3 tbsp of char siu sauce / seafood sauce.

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Adjust sauce amounts to personal taste, otherwise final flavor will be affected.

Ingredients:curry paste (4 tbsp)Char Siu Sauce (3 tbsp)
Tools:small dish
05
Active Cooking
00:02:53
warningStay safe

Adding sauce into hot oil can cause splatters, keep a distance and stir gently to avoid burns.

Heat wok on medium-high with 2 tbsp oil, stir fry ginger, garlic and shallots until fragrant, add 4 tbsp curry paste, add 450g fish balls and 1 white turnip, pour in 300ml chicken broth and 300ml water, add 30g cane sugar and 3 tbsp char siu sauce, cover and simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until radish is tender, finally add 450g squid and 2 tbsp corn starch water to thicken.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Oil temperature is high and aroma is strong when frying paste, turn on the exhaust fan and watch out for oil splatters.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)gingerGarlicshallotcurry paste (4 tbsp)Fish ballWhite turnipchicken broth (300 ml)water (300 ml)Cane sugar (30 g)Char Siu Sauce (3 tbsp)squid ringscorn starch (2 tbsp)
Tools:spatulawoklid

groceryAll Ingredients

squid rings450 g
Fish ball450 g
White turnip1 piece
Garlic1 piece
shallot5 piece
ginger5 slice
Salt1 tbsp
white vinegar2 tbsp
curry paste4 tbsp
Char Siu Sauce3 tbsp
chicken broth300 ml
water1300 ml
Cane sugar30 g
Cooking oil2 tbsp
corn starch2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

slotted strainerpotladleknifecutting boardsmall dishspatulawoklid