Mackerel Balls in Sweet Spicy Sauce

Prep Time:
30-45 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Yields:
40 balls

Take a break from your usual meat balls and try out this Mackerel Balls recipe which makes up to 40 tasty balls! Paired with a yummy sweet and spicy sauce, this healthier alternative is definitely perfect for lunch, dinner, or any just about any meal you can think of!

Ingredients:

    1 can x 425g SABA Mackerel in Natural Oil

    1 pc  Egg

    1/4 cup Cornstarch

    1 pc  Onion, finely chopped

    1 pc  Carrots, finely chopped

    1/4 tsp  Black pepper

    1/8 tsp  Salt

     

    Cooking Oil for Frying

     

    Sweet Spicy Sauce

    1 cup  Water

    1 Tbsp  Cane Vinegar

    5 Tbsp  Brown Sugar

    3 Tbsp  Soy Sauce

    3 cloves Garlic, minced

    1/8 tsp  Iodized Salt

    1/8 tsp  Black Pepper

    1 pc  Red Cayenne, chopped Pepper

    1 to 1 ½  Tbsp  Cornstarch

Procedure:

    1. Open the can of SABA Mackerel in Natural Oil. Drain. Transfer mackerel in a bowl and finely flake it. 

    2. Add egg, cornstarch, onion, carrots, salt, and pepper. Mix very well.

    3. Scoop ½ to 1 tbsp of mackerel mixture and form into balls. Repeat procedure for the rest of the mixture.

    4. Heat oil for frying. When hot enough, drop each ball and cook until brown. Drain excess oil in paper towels.

    5. To prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until thick.

    6. Serve fish balls with the sauce.

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