Fish meatballs
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I prepare fish meatballs very quickly. Just about an hour, and you're enjoying a delicious dish. Fish meatballs can be eaten simply with vegetables and greens. Then it will be almost a diet dish. You can also serve any side dish you like with the fish meatballs. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
We wash the fish fillet, dry it with a paper towel, and cut it into small pieces.
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Step 2
Place the pieces of fish into the blender and grind at high speed until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
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Step 3
Place the bread in a deep plate and pour 1 cup of water over it. Soak for 10-12 minutes.
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Step 4
Peel the onion and chop it. Finely chop the herbs. Add half of the chopped onion and the herbs to the fish mince.
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Step 5
Mix the fish mince, onion, and herbs. Squeeze the bread and add it as well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg. The mince is ready.
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Step 6
Form meatballs the size of a plum. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce for the meatballs. Fry the second portion of chopped onion until golden brown. Then pour 1/2 cup of water into the pan, add tomato paste, sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add bay leaf. Mix well and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
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Step 8
Remove the meatballs from the refrigerator and place them into the sauce. Simmer over low heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Turn them over and simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 9
The fish meatballs are ready. Place them on a plate.