Cheese and fish balls in crab sticks

6 servings

60 minutes

Cheese-fish balls in crab sticks are a refined appetizer popular in Russian cuisine. It combines the delicate taste of melted cheese and chicken eggs with the rich fish note of salmon. Garlic adds spiciness, while mayonnaise gives a creamy texture. The main feature is the coating of the balls in crab sticks, creating an original crispy shell with a sea flavor. This dish is perfect for festive tables as it is not only tasty but also impressive due to the bright contrast of ingredients. The ease of preparation makes it a favorite choice for home gatherings and snacks alongside main dishes. Garnished with greens, cheese-fish balls delight the eye and appetite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182.7
• Proteins: 16.4g
• Fats: 9.1g
• Carbohydrates: 8.5g

Ingredients

• Processed cheese: 1 pc
• Canned salmon: 1 jar
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Green: to taste
• Crab sticks: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate the cheese and 3 boiled eggs on a fine grater, then mash the salmon with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Processed cheese: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Canned salmon: 1 jar

2. Crush the garlic and grate the previously frozen crab sticks on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Crab sticks:  to taste

3. Mix everything except the crab sticks with mayonnaise and roll into medium balls, then coat them in grated crab sticks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise:  to taste
   • Processed cheese: 1 piece
   • Canned salmon: 1 jar
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

4. Place on a plate, garnished with greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste