Tuna Fish Balls (Homemade) Pinoy-Style!

Surprisingly Yummy Tuna Fish Balls

Turn simple canned tuna into golden, crispy bites of joy with these Surprisingly Yummy Tuna Fish Balls! A healthier twist on classic Filipino fish balls, packed with veggies and bursting with flavor – perfect for snacks, appetizers, or even as a main dish with rice.

Why This Recipe Will Become Your New Favorite:
✔ Budget-friendly magic – Canned tuna never tasted this good!
✔ Sneaky nutrition – Loaded with veggies (kids won’t even notice!)
✔ Meal prep superstar – Make ahead and freeze for quick meals
✔ Versatile – Serve as is, with noodles, or in soup

The Secret to Perfect Tuna Balls:
🐟 Flake tuna finely for smooth texture
🥕 Grate vegetables (carrots, potatoes) for moisture and sweetness
🧄 Flavor boosters – Garlic, onions, and a touch of calamansi

Delicious Ways to Enjoy:
🍜 With pancit canton for a complete meal
🍚 Over warm garlic rice for comfort food feels
🍢 On skewers with dipping sauce – perfect party food!

Fun Fact: These tuna balls prove that affordable ingredients can be extraordinary – just like Filipino ingenuity!

Warning: These are so addictive, you might want to double the batch! 😋🔥

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Tuna Fish Balls (Homemade) Pinoy-Style!

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Main Dish, Side, Snacks Recipe Keys: Fish High Protein Vegetable

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 304

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A simple canned tuna turns out to be a healthy dish or snack for the family. Tuna fish ball loaded with vegetables added with some seasonings to make it even more delicious. It can also be a business that you can earn. This recipe is easy-to-make.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 180 g Tuna (in can)
• 1 Onion
• 4 Long Green Chili
• 1 Carrot
• 20 g Spring Onion (finely cut)
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Water
• Cooking Oil

Instructions

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1. Mash the tuna in a bowl.

2. Grind the garlic, onion, long green chili and carrot using a food processor or you can chop them manually using a knife.

3. Add the ground ingredients to the mashed tuna in a bowl.

4. Cut the spring onion into very small pieces and add them to the mixture.

5. Add baking powder, all-purpose flour, chili powder, ground black pepper, salt, sugar, and water. Mix well to combine. Optional: Refrigerate mixture until it is firm and sticky.

6. Get a scoop of tablespoon and form it into a fish ball.

7. Heat enough cooking oil in a pan and fry the tuna fish balls until they turn golden brown.

8. Use a strainer or table napkin to remove excess oil, then serve.

9. Served with a dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 304kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3g22%

Saturated Fat 0.9g5%

Sodium 617mg26%

Potassium 637mg19%

Total Carbohydrate 40.6g14%

Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%

Sugars 7.2g

Protein 6.2g13%

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Calcium 11 mg

Iron 19 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Tuna, Tuna fish ball, Tuna balls, Crunchy tuna balls,

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