Fried Whole Catfish With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Fried Whole Catfish With Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white vinegar; ½ cup water; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup catsup; 1 cup plum sauce, Chinese; 1 tablespoon ginger powder; ⅓ teaspoon salt; roux, Cornstarch; 2 lbs catfish, fresh and whole; salt; cornstarch; oil

Servings: persons

1 cup white vinegar
½ cup water
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup catsup
1 cup plum sauce, Chinese
1 tablespoon ginger powder
⅓ teaspoon salt
roux, Cornstarch
2 lbs catfish, fresh and whole
salt
cornstarch
oil

1
Set aside the cornstarch roux.
2
In a 2 1/2 qt pot add vinegar, water, sugar, catsup, plum sauce, ginger and salt and bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes in a medium low heat.
3
Stirring from time to time.
4
Adjust at this point and time to taste.
5
Thicken with the cornstarch roux and keep warm.
6
Take the whole catfish and clean inside and outside and with a chef knife make 3 slice along the side of the catfish about 2 apart and season with salt the inside and outside and cover the catfish with cornstarch and pat off extras cornstarch.
7
In a wok halfway fill with oil over a high heat to 350 and place the catfish head first and lower catfish into the hot oil and deep fry to a golden brown and with a wok spatula of hot oil pour over the catfish.
8
Place the cooked catfish onto a large serving platter and pour the sweet and sour sweet over the catfish.

223

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* 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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white vinegar, ½ cup water, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 cup catsup, and more.

Yes, Fried Whole Catfish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!