Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet And Sour Veg

Name: Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet And Sour Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fish, cleaned and scaled; salt; vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger; 1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped; 3 spring onions, sliced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons cornflour

Servings: persons

1 kg fish, cleaned and scaled
salt
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger
1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
3 spring onions, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornflour

1
Score the fish flesh, cutting 3-4 diagonal slits through to the bone on both sides.
2
Season with salt rubbing the salt into the cuts.
3
Cook under a preheated grill 4 minutes each side. Alternatively bbq it.
4
Meanwhile heat a wok, add a little oil, add ginger, chilli and vegetables tossing well over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add soy and oyster sauces, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil and bring to the boil.
6
In a bowl mix cornflour to a smooth paste with some cold water, add to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens.
7
Place fish on serving platter and spoon sauce and vegetables over the top.

123

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg fish, cleaned and scaled, salt, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet And Sour Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet And Sour Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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