fishballs
Bouncy seafood morsels
Fishballs are small round dumplings made from minced or pounded fish, commonly found in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.
They're served in soups, on skewers, or with noodles: We grabbed fishballs from a street vendor in Hong Kong.
The texture ranges from springy and bouncy to soft, depending on preparation.
Also spelled fish balls.
Chinese small-plate tradition
- hotpotShared simmering broth meal
- noodlesBoiled dough strands
- phoInformal fake spelling
- ramenJapanese noodle soup
congee · wonton · rice noodles · udon · stir-fry · soup · broth · tofu
Roving vocal merchant
- vendorOne who sells goods
- stallEnclosed compartment or delay
- cartVehicle for hauling
- night marketOutdoor vendors after dark
skewer · takeaway · steamer · fryer · queue · kiosk · curry sauce · dipping sauce
Struck hard, repeatedly
- pureedBlended until smooth
- shapedGiven a particular form
- rolledRotated or turned over
- boiledHeated until bubbling
fried · steamed · deep-fried · poached · simmered · skewered · grilled · stuffed
Pulverized fish protein product
- pollockAtlantic cod-family fish
- codCold-water food fish
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
- cuttlefishColor-changing cephalopod with internal shell
shrimp · squid · crab stick · roe · anchovy
dim sum
Chinese small-plate tradition
ramen · congee · wonton · rice noodles · udon · stir-fry · soup · broth · tofu · bok choy
hawker
Roving vocal merchant
night market · skewer · takeaway · steamer · fryer · queue · kiosk · curry sauce · dipping sauce · paper bowl
umami
Fifth taste sensation
chewy · tender · briny · seasoned · peppery · salted · aromatic · fishy · mild · delicate
pounded
Struck hard, repeatedly
boiled · fried · steamed · deep-fried · poached · simmered · skewered · grilled · stuffed · handmade
surimi
Pulverized fish protein product
cuttlefish · shrimp · squid · crab stick · roe · anchovy
- sari-sari storeinstant noodles, cigarettes, candies, soft drinks, sachets