Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet Recipe
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Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet Recipe
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This sweet and sour fish fillet recipe is super easy to make and so delicious, just like the one you enjoy in Chinese restaurants (or even better). It will surely make the whole family come back for seconds.
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Ingredients
SAUCE
- ¼ cup tomato ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
VEGETABLES:
- 2-3 small bell peppers in assorted colors cut into strips
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1” cubes, loosened
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
FISH and MARINATE:
- 10.5 ounces fish fillet like cream dory cut into 2x2-inch or 2x3-inch
- ½ teaspoon salt -adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon or calamansi juice
BATTER:
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- 1 medium egg
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
FOR DREDGING:
- ¼ cup cornstarch for dredging
- 1-2 cups canola or corn oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
- Cut the vegetables and set them aside.
- Place the fish slices in a bowl or plate and season with salt, pepper, and lemon or calamnsi juice.
- Heat enough oil for frying, about 2-3 inches, in a wok or deep pan over medium heat.
- While oil is heating up, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the salt and mix. Add the egg and cold water and whisk into a smooth batter. (Remember to keep the batter cold.)
- Check if oil is hot enough by dipping a chopstick, it should bubble immediately.
- Take a piece of fish fillet and dredge it in cornstarch covering both sides then dip it in the batter and then deep fry in the hot oil. Deep fry the meat in batches if needed, do not overcrowd. Turn them several times using a slotted spoon to achieve even cooking. Cook until golden brown.
- Remove cooked fish fillet using a spider or slotted spoon and place it on a plate for now.
- Empty the oil from the wok, no need to wipe it clean. Turn on the heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and bell peppers and cook for some seconds. Add the pineapple chunks and cook for some seconds more.
- Pour the sauce into the wok and simmer until it has thickened to a paste-like consistency for about a minute or two.
- Add back the fried fish fillet. Gently toss and mix for some seconds just until everything is coated with sauce. Transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
902kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
38g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1095mg
(46%)
Potassium
564mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 902 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 902kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1095mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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