Thai Fish Balls with Chilli and Lime Mayonnaise

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these irresistible Thai Fish Balls with Chilli and Lime Mayonnaise. Made with a combination of white fish fillets and succulent prawns blended with zesty lime, aromatic red curry paste, and fresh coriander, these golden and crispy bites deliver the perfect balance of spice, tang, and freshness. Quick and easy to make in just 35 minutes, they’re fried to perfection and paired with a creamy, tangy chilli and lime mayonnaise that packs a fiery kick. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or light meal, these Thai-inspired fish balls are a tantalizing treat that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g white fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock)
• 150 g prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 pieces spring onions, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, roughly chopped
• 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
• 100 g mayonnaise
• 1 piece bird's eye chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice (for mayonnaise)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the fish fillets and prawns into a food processor. Pulse until roughly minced.

Step 2

Add red curry paste, fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, egg, cornflour, spring onions, coriander, salt, and pepper to the food processor. Blend until well combined into a sticky mixture.

Step 3

Using lightly oiled hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about the size of a walnut. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of bread into it—if it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.

Step 5

Fry the fish balls in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

To make the chilli and lime mayonnaise, stir together the mayonnaise, finely chopped chilli, and lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.

Step 7

Serve the fish balls fresh and hot with the chilli and lime mayonnaise on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5776.6

Total Fat 584.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 851.1mg	0%
Sodium 5029.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 136.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1053.8IU	0%
Calcium 190.8mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2322.2mg	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: 87.9%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 3.0%