Fuzhou Fish Balls
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Fuzhou Fish Balls
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Fuzhou Fish Balls (Simplified Chinese: 福州鱼丸; Traditional Chinese: 福州魚丸; Pinyin: Fúzhōu yúwán) are springy fish-paste balls from Fuzhou, Fujian, frequently made as stuffed balls (包心鱼丸) with a minced-pork center and served in clear broth as a street snack or breakfast item.
Characteristics
Proper balls bounce when dropped lightly; the exterior is mild fish flavor, the interior savory meat. Broth is usually light, sometimes with seaweed or scallion.
Ingredients (overview)
White fish paste (pounded fish), starch, minced pork filling, salt, and broth. Exact fish species vary by shop and season.
History and culture
Fish balls are a core street-food item on Fujian Food lists and a marker of Fuzhou snack culture. They sit among Min cuisine's broader seafood and soup traditions.
Serving and variations
In soup as a snack or light meal. See Fujian Food.