Thai fish balls with vermicelli

Method

• 1
  Finely chop 4 green onions. Diagonally slice remaining onions.
• 2
  Place fish in a food processor. Process until finely chopped (see note). Combine fish, paste and chopped onion in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls.
• 3
  Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Toss to coat.
• 4
  Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add fish balls. Cook, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• 5
  Add dipping sauce, mint and sliced onion to noodles. Toss to combine. Divide mixture between bowls. Top with fish balls. Serve.