Lovely ladies of Kulinarya Club – Adora & Diona came up with a wonderful theme for the month of June and the theme is about white food. It is about weddings, it is about getting married, and it is about one of the happiest days of our lives. Well, here is my 2 cents on marriage. No, I am not going to talk about my own marriage, I am just going to talk about marriage in general, whether you’ll agree with me or not disagree with me, it’s up to you =P. To me, marriage is like fish balls; they start white and with spicy dipping sauce, it become flavorful, and colorful.
After deep frying the fish balls, you will notice that it become brownish and just like marriage, after several years of being tested, the whiteness, the color, and its beauty starts to change. Does it mean that marriage is getting weaker? Perhaps for the few but I believe that for many, it’s just getting stronger. After you fry the fish balls, take a bite on one them and you will see that the inside is still white. By the way, don’t forget to dip it in a sauce first. It’s soooo good!!!
INGREDIENTS:
1 bag cooked Fish Balls (about 6 to 10 oz)
1 cup Vegetable Oil
Bamboo skewers or toothpicks will do
Vinegar Dipping Sauce:
1 cup Cane Vinegar
Thai chilies (chopped)
2 teaspoon finely chopped Garlic
2 teaspoon finely diced Red Onions
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Combine all the Vinegar Sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Set aside.
Place medium frying pan over medium heat.
Add oil.
When the oil is hot, add fish balls.
Fry until light-golden brown.
Serve on a stick with dipping sauce. You may also use Thai sweet chili sauce.
ENJOY with beer of course!
Your comment is always appreciated.
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1 year ago
Ray,
This is the sosyal version of the famous street food na fishball… or even the na pauso na squidball before in a paper tray… love the pictures pati. it reminds me of the “I want to make tusuk tusuk the fishball” hahah!
1 year ago
Hi Malou! Thank you for the sosyal compliment on this otherwise a very simple street food.
1 year ago
Ahhhh delicious. My favourite street food. It brings back so many memories of my child hood. I love the sauces that the fish ball truck use to make. Yummm
1 year ago
It brings back a lot of memories Katherine and this is what my blog is mostly about – not about the food but about bringing back Memories!! Thank you.
1 year ago
I love fishballs so I don’t mind the analogy! lol. RT @WokwithRay http://t.co/0NNgp8u
1 year ago
Thanks for the Retweet Michelle!
1 year ago
Wow! my favorite street food! but in here you made it look sooooooo much more delicious and appetizing!
1 year ago
Oh thanks for the compliment Margarita!
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
Thank you for sharing the link!
1 year ago
That’s a very nice description of your fish ball Mr. Ray! Somehow fishball & marriage compliments each other & I agree with you, unfortunately, some marriages turn into sour especially if it’s left in the bowl until the goodness fades. And oh by the way, if you use Datu-puti vinegar for the dipping it’s oh soo good! Just like in marriage – pinag tibay ng panahon
Thank you for sharing…
1 year ago
CPR, Datu Puti is always the best brand in my opinion, it’s lite and not too sour! Thank you for commenting!
1 year ago
I see bola-bola (and marriage) in a new light now.
It’s been awhile since I’ve had these. Always takes me back to me tagging along my kuyas as they tambay with their friends eating these. I loved tagging along, means I get free bola-bolas.
And Ray, I’ve never seen fish balls in such a bonga way! Great job!
1 year ago
Hey Caroline! Kuyas and Ates are one of the biggest influence in our lives and most of them are fun-types of influence too! Thank you for your compliment!
1 year ago
I used to have fish balls growing up in Manila but that was a long time ago before we moved here in the U.S. Is it the same and where do I buy fish balls? You photography is always stunning Ray!
1 year ago
Fish balls are always available in Asian Supermarkets. There are cooked and uncooked fish balls. I always use the cooked once just to be on the safe side. Thank you for the compliment!
1 year ago
What an analogy, Ray. You made me LOL! Fish balls are actually nicer when fried longer. They get browner, crispier and yummier. Is that so with marriage? Let’s just say yes
1 year ago
Ha ha ha Adora! I agree with you, so does marriage and that’s why it get’s stronger, and more flavorful even though it lost it’s original whiteness. Now I’m getting confused, are we still talking about fish balls here? LOL!
1 year ago
Fish balls were my favorite street food when growing up. I am loving the spicy dipping sauce. Thanks for the recipe and sharing your thoughts on marriage.
1 year ago
Thank you Trissa!
1 year ago
My kids love fish balls! I love this colorful dipping sauce – very pretty to serve for the guests. I like this easy appetizer dish Ray! It’s cute when you say marriage is like a fish ball. And I love how Adora said it!!
1 year ago
It is an easy appetizer in deed. Thanks Nami!
1 year ago
this post really brings back fun memories! really impressed with your photography, galing mo na pards!!
1 year ago
Hey Mark! Musta na? Thank you for visiting and commenting tol!
1 year ago
Fish balls bring me back to college days back home… the perfect snack after school. Love the spicy dipping sauces, too! Delicious!
1 year ago
Thanks Jun!
1 year ago
I so miss this Ray……life is not fair…they don’t sell it here…
1 year ago
Sorry about that Boyet but thanks for visiting.
1 year ago
I enjoyed reading your post.:)
I never had fish balls back in Manila but I love them now when cooked at home and served with spicy sinamak. Yum!
1 year ago
Thanks Oggi and I always appreciate your comment.
1 year ago
I love fish balls! I remember after school, of course still in uniform we congregated around the fish ball cart! It’s time to visit the Asian store to get my fish ball fix. Goes well with cold San Miguel Beer!
1 year ago
Oh yes Annapet, fish balls and cold Saint Migs. Cheers!!!!
1 year ago
I like your analogy Ray! The fishballs and dipping sauce are mouth-watering!
1 year ago
Thank you Annie! Love your post on Curry Prawns with Pineapple.
1 year ago
I love these fishballs Ray! You make simple foods look amazing!
1 year ago
Thank you for your comment Jo-Jo!
1 year ago
One of my favorite street food! It’s funny how you compare fish balls and marriage, Ray…but I like it! haha
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1 year ago
Thank you Tina, I’m glad you liked the analogy. LOL!
1 year ago
Yes, I love these fish balls with the dipping sauce. They are always gone before they ever get the chance to reach the dining table. My children would be still as I cook! Love how you describe marriage to be like fish balls and dipping sauce
Need to make fish balls more often…haha
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1 year ago
Thank you Mary for stopping by and as always, your comment is appreciated.
1 year ago
Yum, one of my favorite pulutan! Your marriage analogy is right on, too!
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1 year ago
Thank you Thea!
1 year ago
Ray, your photos are so amazing and these fishballs are elevated to a higher level.. sosyal na street food! So loving it..
1 year ago
Thank you Diona! Sooo glad to see you back.
1 year ago
Haha, I’ll never forget the “marriage is like fish balls” comparison. I am way late on the cooking challenge and am on this new diet that precludes any white carbs, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and other fermented sauces. But you just gave me an idea on what I could do. Thanks a million!
1 year ago
Hi Ninette,
I’m glad that this post have given you an idea about your diet and thank you for like my analogy on marriage.
1 year ago
Oh wow, I haven’t eaten fishballs in a loooong time and now I’m craving for some! Delicious!
1 year ago
Hi Dahlia! It is one of those simple dish that tastes so good. Thanks for dropping by.