Preparation time
46 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories / Serving
426 Cals
Difficulty
Easy

Dive into a culinary adventure with these delightful fish balls, perfectly paired with a refreshing mint-coconut sauce that will make your taste buds dance! Originating from the coastal regions where fish is a staple, these little spheres of joy are not just a treat for the palate but also a nod to the vibrant flavors of the sea. The addition of mint and coconut milk creates a tropical twist, transporting you straight to a sun-kissed beach with every bite. Fun fact: in many cultures, fish balls are a beloved street food, often served with a side of laughter and good company. So gather your friends, whip up this dish, and let the good times roll!
Ingredients
- 5 Sheet(s) Iceberg lettuce
- 80 g Onion
- 1 Clove of garlic
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Lemon zest
- 10 Strand(s) Fresh coriander
- 400 g Fish fillet
- 2.5 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 3 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 2 Pinch(es) Mild red pepper
- 900 g Water
- 250 g Basmati rice
- 160 g Coconut milk
- 20 Sheet(s) Mint
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Lime juice
Steps
- Add 5 sheet(s) of iceberg lettuce
- Cut in two, and add 80 g of onion in the food processor bowl.
- Add 1 clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 1 teaspoon(s) of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Add 1 tablespoon(s) of lemon zest, 3 strand(s) of fresh coriander in the food processor bowl.
- Cut in pieces, and add 400 g of fish fillet in the food processor bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon(s) of salt adjust according to the tastes, 2 pinch(es) of pepper adjust according to the tastes, 2 pinch(es) of mild red pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Shape the mixture into small balls the size of a golf ball and place them on a steaming tray. Clean the bowl.
- Add 900 g of water, ½ teaspoon(s) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Add 250 g of basmati rice in the cooking basket.
- Mix steam: 20:00min / 120°C / Speed .
- Keep the rice and fish balls warm. Clean and dry the bowl.
- Place the cooked lettuce in the bowl of the food processor.
- Add 160 g of coconut milk, 7 strand(s) of fresh coriander, 20 sheet(s) of mint, 2 tablespoon(s) of lime juice, 1 teaspoon(s) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 10.
- Serve the rice and meatballs on plates, topped with sauce and sprinkled with herbs.



