Fonio Crusted Catfish Balls
Catfish balls made with seasoned fonio and spices
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Glass Mixing Bowl
Frying Pan
- 1 kg catfish minced
- 3 spring onion chopped
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp roasted thyme & rosemary
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup bread crumps
- 2 egg whites for egg wash
- 800 ml vegetable oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup fonio (acha)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Add chopped spring onion to the minced catfish in a mixing bowl, add garlic powder, cayenne pepper, roasted thyme & rosemary, black pepper, oregano, smoked paprika and salt, egg yolk, bread crumps, mix and mould into balls and set aside.
Season the fonio with smoked paprika and salt.
Season the fonio with smoked paprika and salt.
Place in frying sieve and carefully place in a heated vegetable oil.
Fry until golden and crispy for 5-7 minutes
Catfish balls are ready. Serve with tomato sauce or any sauce of your choice
Keyword catfish balls, crusted catfish, Fonio, Fonio Recipes