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|description=Though I have used recado de achiote for this recipe, any spice mix, curry powder or curry paste would work equally as well
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Though I have used [[recado de achiote]] for this recipe, any spice mix, curry powder or curry paste would work equally as well. You know what it's like when you have something new in the kitchen. You need to try it out!

Similarly, you could use any strongly flavoured [[Fish|fish]] as well. [[Smoked fish]] would be good too. [[Haddock]] is probably what I would use in place of the [[Basa|basa]]
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|TotalCalories = 1305
|PortionCalories = 652
|DatePublished=5th February 2013
|Author=Chef
|ImageComment = Albóndigas de basa con recado de achiote served with special fried rice
|Servings = Serves 2
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour 35 minutes
|PrepTime = 1 hour 15 minutes
|CookTime = 20 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Albóndigas de basa con recado de achiote recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Nah!''

4/5

Basa is best. Accept no substitute 😊

 [[User:Carla_Cancio-Bello,_J.D.,_on_behalf_of_Cuban_Cuisine_UK|Carla]] 
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[[Image:Albóndigas de basa con recado de achiote, ready to refrigerate.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Ready to refrigerate - And I forgot to add the spring onions]]
{{RecipeIngredients
| 265g [[Basa|basa]] fillets
| 200ml [[Milk|milk]]
| 4 [[Spring onions|spring onions]]
| 6 frozen king prawns, [[defrosted]]
| 3 tablespoons of [[Squash mash]], extra liquid squeezed out ''optional''
| [[Zest]] and [[Juice|juice]] from 1 [[Lime|lime]] or [[Lemon|lemon]]
| 2 teaspoons [[recado de achiote]]
| A splash of [[nam-pla]], just to make it even fishier!
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Cornflour|cornflour]]
| A mixture of [[Breadcrumbs|breadcrumbs]] and [[Sesame seeds|sesame seeds]] for coating
| A few tablespoons of [[Vegetable oil|vegetable oil]] for [[Frying|frying]]

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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Using a small pan, [[Poach|poach]] the [[Fish|fish]] in a the [[Milk|milk]] (simmer, covered) for about 6 minutes, turning once or until the fish flakes easily.
* Drain the fish and discard the [[milk]] or feed it to your cats.
===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Add the flaked [[Fish|fish]], [[Lime juice|lime juice]] and [[Zest|zest]], [[recado de achiote]], [[nam-pla]] and [[Cornflour|cornflour]] and seasoning to a [[Blender|blender]] with a blade. Add the king prawns and squash mash at this stage if using. Process until finely [[Minced|minced]]. Scoop out and place into a bowl.
| Finely chop the [[Spring onions|spring onions]] and fold into the [[Fish|fish]] mixture
| Using floured hands, shape into about 16 balls and roll in the [[Breadcrumb|breadcrumb]]/ [[Sesame|sesame]] mix, cover and [[Refrigerate|refrigerate]] for at least an hour.
| Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a [[Wok|wok]] and [[Fry|fry]] the [[Fish|fish]] balls in small batches for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning reguarly. Keep warm whilst the remaining are being cooked.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with a [[Salad|salad]] or [[Fried|fried]] [[Rice|rice]].
===Variations===
These could also be [[deep fried]] until browned.
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[[Category:Freshwater fish recipes]]
[[Category:Main courses]]
[[Category:Sea fish recipes]]
[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
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