🇬🇳 Guinean Cuisine

Boulettes de Poisson

Fish Balls

Prep Time 40 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

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.

Ingredients

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.

Did You Know?

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