Sweet And Sour Fish Recipe

Craving a vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired dish? This Sweet and Sour Fish recipe, adapted from Lilian Wu's "The Asian Kitchen," is a delicious journey! Enjoy tender, crispy fish swimming in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. This recipe is quicker than you think – perfect for a weeknight meal. I've made a few simple substitutions (milk for egg, vegetable oil for groundnut oil, canned pineapple for fresh) that save time and still deliver amazing results!

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 328 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Fish

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How to Make Sweet And Sour Fish

  1. In a bowl, combine fish, five-spice powder, and soy sauce. Toss gently to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Dip the fish pieces in milk, then dredge in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Deep-fry fish in batches for about 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Remove the oil from the wok, leaving about 2 teaspoons behind. Wipe out excess oil.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, water, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and rice wine or sherry until smooth.
  7. Heat the wok over medium heat. Add the reserved 2 teaspoons of oil, swirl to coat.
  8. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  9. Add sliced spring onions and green bell pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  10. Add canned pineapple chunks.
  11. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  12. Stir in 1 tablespoon of oil and season to taste.
  13. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the fried fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

11g

Carbs

8g

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