Crispy Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish and Batter; 1 lb sea bass fillet, cut into 3/4 inch wide slices; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; Sauce; 1 can pineapple chunks in juice (totalling 1 cup juice); 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips; 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

Fish and Batter
1 lb sea bass fillet, cut into 3/4 inch wide slices
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
Sauce
1 can pineapple chunks in juice (totalling 1 cup juice)
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

1
Toss fish pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch in medium bowl to coat.
2
Mix flour, 3 tablespoons oil, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl.
3
gradually add water, whisking until batter is smooth.
4
Pour batter over fish and stir to coat.
5
Let stand 15 minutes.
6
Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce and 1/8 teaspoon salt in small bowl to blend.
7
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
9
Add ginger and lemon peel and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds, remove and discard garlic clove.
10
Add bell pepper and stir-fry just to heat through, about 30 seconds.
11
Add pineapple juice mixture and pineapple chunks and cook until sauce is thick and clear, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
12
Heat 4 cups oil in wok or deep medium saucepan to 375u00b0F.
13
Add batter-coated fish pieces to oil in batches and fry until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes.
14
Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to paper towel-lined dish and drain.
15
Reheat oil if necessary between batches.
16
Arrange fish on platter.
17
Reheat sauce briefly, spoon over fish and serve.

2559

kcal

Calories

255

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish and Batter, 1 lb sea bass fillet, cut into 3/4 inch wide slices, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce 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.

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Crispy Fish With Sweet And Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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