Squid Balls

Squid ball is similar with fish ball. Based in its name, squid is the main ingredient in this kind of street food. Food processor is needed when preparing squid balls at home and in order to grind squid meat evenly. It is also popular in food carts as well as fish balls and kikiam. Squid balls can go along with the sauces provided in food carts. My next blog will introduce sultry sauce that makes the street foods more addicting to eat.
 

INGRDIENTS:
 

1 kilo of squid, cartilage removed and cut into rings
300 g cooked shrimp (optional)
4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
2 eggs
¼ teasepoon baking soda
½ kilo cornstarch
1 1/2 cup of water
½ cup of chicken stock
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 tablespoon Salt
Cooking Oil

PROCEDURE:
 

1. Boil water and cook squid for just 30 seconds. Drain and let it cool.
2. Saute garlic in a frying pan in low heat with 3 tablespoons of oil.
3. In a food processor, combine squid, eggs, shrimp, garlic, chicken stock and salt. Grind.
4. Add cornstarch and a tablespoon of oil one at a time. Add a maximum of 5 tablespoon of oil.
5. Form mixture into balls and soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
6. Cook squid balls into simmering water for 15 minutes. Do not overcrowd squid balls. Drain.
7. Set aside and let it cool.
8. You can fry squid balls in hot oil or store it in a freezer until its ready to use.