Whole Fish Fried With Basil And Chiles Recipe

Name: Whole Fish Fried With Basil And Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole (10 ounce) tilapia, or more as desired; oil for deep frying; Sauce:; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as desired; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 5 large red chile peppers, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, or to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 whole (10 ounce) tilapia, or more as desired
oil for deep frying
Sauce:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as desired
1 yellow onion, chopped
5 large red chile peppers, sliced
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

1
Cut several angled slits along the body of the fish, cutting down to the rib bones. Cut 2 lateral slits along the back of the fish, from head to tail on either side of the dorsal fin. These cuts will ensure quick cooking and maximum crispiness.
2
Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Gently place fish into the hot oil and fry until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Gently remove fish from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red chile peppers, and garlic until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add fish sauce and soy sauce and remove wok from heat. Quickly stir basil and cilantro into sauce.
5
Place fish on a large serving platter and pour sauce over fish.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole (10 ounce) tilapia, or more as desired, oil for deep frying, Sauce:, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as desired, and more.

Yes, Whole Fish Fried With Basil And Chiles 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.

Whole Fish Fried With Basil And Chiles

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