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Thai Fish Balls with Tamari Dipping Sauce Recipe

Skewered fish balls can be found at any Thai market and are a delicious street food snack when grilled, boiled or baked. Thanks to Kikkoman Gluten-free Soy Sauce, the recipe is gluten-free.

Thai Fish Balls with Tamari Dipping Sauce Recipe

Skewered fish balls are a staple across Thai street markets and a unique addition to quick-serving foodservice menus. The perfect choice for offering excellent versatility for caterers, street food operators and casual dining menus alike.

Fish balls

Dressing

  • 500 ml Kikkoman Naturally Brewed
  • Tamari Gluten free Soy Sauce
  • 50 g fresh coriander
  • 70 ml rice vinegar (Code: A64618)
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 tsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp garlic, freshly crushed
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 10 g orange zest, grated
  • 1 chilli pepper (Code: V2297) 
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds to garnish

Step 1 - To make fish balls:

Chop fish and prawns in a food processor. Add minced herbs, spring onion, ginger, garlic and egg and mix, then stir in potato starch, rice flour and remaining ingredients. Leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Form balls from the fish mixture and blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Put balls on skewers, brush with Kikkoman Gluten-free Soy Sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then fry on all sides in a pan or on the grill.

Step 2 - To make dressing:

Mix vinegar, Kikkoman Gluten-free Soy Sauce, sugar and orange zest, then add garlic, ginger, chilli, water and herbs. Mix well and season to taste.