Boulettes De Poisson (Senegal Fish Balls)

Submitted by Member 610488

"This traditional recipe is from Senegal, on the western coast of Africa."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 slice white bread
• 1 lb cod, chopped (or other flaky whitefish fillets)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup prepared seafood cocktail sauce

directions

1. Combine water, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, salt, pepper, and eggs in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Add 2 tablespoons egg mixture, fish, parsley, and garlic; process until a thick dough forms. Shape dough into 16 (1-inch) balls.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge fish balls in flour and dip in remaining egg mixture. Add fish balls to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning frequently.
4. Combine 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and cocktail sauce. Serve with fish balls.