Fish ball

Fish balls are balls made from fish paste which are then boiled or deep-fried. Similar in composition to fishcake, fish balls are often made from fish mince or surimi, salt, and a culinary binder such as tapioca flour, corn, or potato starch.

Fish ball
Processed seafood, including (from left) fish balls, squid balls, prawn balls and crab sticks
Traditional Chinese魚丸
Simplified Chinese鱼丸
Literal meaningfish ball
Alternative Chinese name
Traditional Chinese魚蛋 or 魚旦
Simplified Chinese鱼蛋 or 鱼旦
Literal meaningfish egg

Fish balls are popular in East and Southeast Asia, where they are eaten as a snack or added to soups or hotpot dishes. They are usually attributed to Chinese cuisine and the fish ball industry is largely operated by people of Chinese descent.:286 European versions tend to be less processed, sometimes using milk or potatoes for binding. Nordic countries also have their own variation.

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