Homemade Fishball Sauce
Homemade Fishball Sauce is a condiment that is thick and savory with a hint of sweetness. It is also slightly tangy which adds a burst of flavor when paired with popular street foods like fish balls, squid balls, kikiam and kwek kwek.
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What is fishball sauce?
Fishball sauce is a savory and tangy condiment commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in the Philippines. It is typically a thick, dark-colored sauce with a sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor.
You will usually find this fishball sauce recipe as a side provided by street vendors. It is commonly served as a dipping sauce for fish balls, squid balls, tempura and kwek kwek. Yummm!
This homemade fishball recipe is inspired from Manong's sauce, "Manong" or "Kuya" is a Filipino term used to address an older male to show respect.
Ingredients needed
- soy sauce: this recipe uses regular soy sauce.
- flour: this is used to thicken the sauce. You can substitute it with cornstarch.
- sugar: I am using brown sugar for this recipe. This gives it that rich dark colour.
- chili or siling labuyo: finely chopped. You can also use chili flakes for this recipe.
- garlic: about 2 minced garlic for garlicky flavour.
- salt and pepper: to balance the sweetness.
- water
How to make it
Step 1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and flour. Stir to mix the ingredients together.
Step 2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 3. Stir in chili peppers and mix.
Step 4. Remove from the heat and let it cool before transferring to a container or serving bowl.
Serving Suggestions
One of the most popular ways to enjoy homemade fish ball sauce is as a dipping sauce of fish balls, squid balls, kikiam and kwek kwek.
To serve simply place the sauce in a cup or bowl and serve it alongside or dip the cooked and warm fish balls directly over the sauce.
Tips
If you want or interested to make Fish Ball sauce at home. Here's some tips to help you achieve a delicious and authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in your sauce to achieve the desired level of sweetness that suits your taste buds.
- If you like a bit heat of your sauce, you can add more chili flakes.
- To achieve a thickened sauce simmer it on low heat.
Store
Before storing the sauce, make sure it has cooled down completely. Once it has cooled down, transfer to glass jars or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Recipe
Homemade Fishball Sauce
Ingredients
- 1½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2½ tablespoon flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece red chili finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and flour. Stir to mix the ingredients together.
- Place the saucepan over low to medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and allow the flavors to meld together. About 3-5 minutes. Add in chili and stir.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool before transferring to a container or serving bowl.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar in your sauce to achieve the desired level of sweetness that suits your taste buds.
- If you like a bit heat of your sauce, you can add more chili flakes.
- To achieve a thickened sauce simmer it on low hea
