Boulettes de Poisson

Name: Boulettes de Poisson
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Guinean
Ingredients: 500g white fish fillets; 1 egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced; Fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying

Boulettes de Poisson (boo-LET duh pwah-SOHN)

Fish Balls

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 294 kcal

Seasoned, golden-fried fish balls made from fresh catch blended with herbs, onion, and a hint of ginger — a beloved Guinean snack and appetizer.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 18.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ wheat

Equipment Needed

blender or food processor mixing bowl frying pan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: serving plate

Garnishes: fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Accompaniments: spicy tomato sauce, hot sauce

Ingredients

500g white fish fillets
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Blend fish fillets until smooth but not a paste.
2
Mix with egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3
Shape into small balls about 3cm in diameter.
4
Heat oil to 175°C and fry fish balls for 4-5 minutes until golden.
5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with spicy dipping sauce.

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Did You Know?

Fish ball vendors in Conakry markets stack their golden wares in perfect pyramids that double as both advertisement and art.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender or food processor
mixing bowl
frying pan

Garnishing

fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Accompaniments

spicy tomato sauce, hot sauce

The Story Behind Boulettes de Poisson

Fish balls are a product of Guinea's rich fishing culture along the Atlantic coast. The technique of grinding fresh fish with seasonings and frying was developed to use the abundant daily catch and has become a favorite party appetizer.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack or appetizer 📜 Origins: Coastal Guinea

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