Sotong Ball

Dive into the irresistible flavors of homemade Sotong Ball, a delightful seafood appetizer that boasts a crispy golden exterior and a tender, flavorful center. Made with fresh squid blended into a smooth paste with aromatic garlic, onion, and ginger, these squid balls are seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper. The mixture is rolled into bite-sized balls, lightly coated with a mix of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, then fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, Sotong Balls pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce, offering a deliciously savory treat that's sure to impress. Ready in under 40 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers looking to bring a touch of umami magic to their table!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh squid
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 large egg
• 50 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 500 milliliters oil

Directions

Step 1

Clean the fresh squid thoroughly under running water. Remove the head, ink sac, and cartilage, then peel off the skin. Chop the squid into small pieces.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic and onion. Peel and finely grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a food processor, add the chopped squid, minced garlic, onion, and ginger, and pulse until a smooth paste forms.

Step 4

Transfer the squid paste to a mixing bowl. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch to the bowl.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt, white pepper, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix everything well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 6

With damp hands, roll the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Step 7

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once the oil reaches 350°F (or 175°C), carefully add the sotong balls in batches. Fry for about 3-5 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Use a slotted spoon to remove the sotong balls from the oil, draining them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot as an appetizer or snack, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1326.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5230.2

Total Fat 489.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 1384.5mg	0%
Sodium 3278.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.8g
Protein 94.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 252.2mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1759.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 9.3%