Fish in sweet and sour sauce
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Fish in sweet and sour sauce

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1 hour
159.0 kcal
Proteins: 6.0 g
Fats: 8.0 g
Carbohydrates: 11.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Chinese cuisine doesn't offer the same variety of fish dishes as, say, Japan, but fish still holds a place of honor. Try the pan-fried fish fillet, which, while not as elaborately prepared as the famous "squirrel carp," still possesses a distinctly local flavor thanks to the traditional Chinese combination of flavors.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Fish fillet
  • Potato starch
  • Salt

For the sauce

  • Vegetable oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Tomato paste
  • Soy sauce
  • Vinegar 80%
  • Starch water
  • Water

Kitchen utensils

  • Knife
  • Board
  • Bowls
  • Pan
  • shoulder blade

Try sweet and sour fish—tender fillet paired with a vibrant sauce, where sweetness harmonizes with a hint of tartness and spiciness. A simple recipe that will brighten up any table. Perfect with rice or vegetables!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 1 Cut the fish fillet into 2-3 cm pieces, place in a bowl, sprinkle with starch and mix.

Step 2:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 2 Add salt and stir.

Step 3:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 3 Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, add the fish, fry until golden brown and place on paper towels.

Step 4:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 4 Chop the onion and garlic into small cubes.

Step 5:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 5 Fry the garlic in oil, then add the onion. Fry, stirring.

Step 6:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 6 Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir-fry.

Step 7:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 7 Add tomato paste and stir.

Step 8:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 8 Dissolve the starch in water and pour it into the pan. Fry, stirring.

Step 9:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 9 Add water, stir.

Step 10:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 10 Add hot red pepper and paprika. Stir, bring to a boil, and remove from heat.

Step 11:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 11 Place a cup of boiled rice on a plate, add the fried fish and pour over the prepared sauce.

Step 12:

Sweet and Sour Fish - Step 12 Serve garnished with chopped parsley and sesame seeds.

Cooking tips

Any white fish will do for this dish.

Stir the sauce constantly while cooking to prevent the ingredients from burning.

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