Step 1

In a bowl, mix together the fish paste, minced garlic, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

Step 3

Use your left hand to scoop up a handful of fish paste and form the fish balls (squeeze the paste through a circle formed by your thumb and index finger). See note below for specifics on how to do this.

Step 4

Once the ball has been formed, use a spoon to scrape off and remove the fish ball from your left hand. Gently drop the fish ball into the boiling water and let it cook. The fish balls are finished cooking when they float to the top (about 2 minutes, depending on the size of your fish ball).

Step 5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you've used up all the fish paste.

Step 6

The fish balls are ready to eat! You can add them to noodle soups, eat it alongside gon lon mein and wontons, or even just snack on them plain (so delicious) ^_^