Q: Can I use an alternative to fresh chicken juice in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use vegetable broth or soy sauce as a vegetarian alternative.
Q: Is it necessary to blanch the radish first?
A: Yes, blanching the radish helps to soften it and remove any bitterness, improving the overall texture and flavor of the balls.
Fried Radish Veggie Balls
Notes
Ingredients:
- 1 Radish
- 2 sprigs Cilantro
- 1 tsp Five-spice powder
- 3 stalks Green onion
- A pinch of Minced ginger
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 Bread (used as breadcrumbs)
- 2 handfuls Bread crumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Pepper powder
- Fresh chicken juice (as needed; optional, can be replaced with vegetable broth or soy sauce for vegetarians)
- Julienne the radish, blanch for one minute, squeeze out the water and chop finely.
- Mix the radish with bread crumbs, breadcrumbs from the bread, eggs, chopped green onions, salt, minced ginger, pepper powder, five-spice powder, and cilantro.
- Add fresh chicken juice (or its vegetarian substitute) to the mixture.
- Form the mixture into balls.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the balls over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from heat and serve.
- Calories: Variable depending on frying oil and portion sizes.
- Rich in carbohydrates and fiber from radish and bread.
- Contains protein from eggs.
- Spices and herbs provide antioxidants.
