CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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I made this today and was delighted with the great flavour and the ease of this recipe. But what I loved MOST was that my kids, notoriously fickle fish eaters, gobbled it down. Definitely a keeper. Adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe, April, 1991.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Bass

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
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)

Steps:

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

arman hoseen
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of fish and vegetables, and the sauce is always delicious.


danladi danjuma ika
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This is my new favorite fish recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Dedeede GHANA
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ayesha Shoukat ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. The sauce is also great for dipping other foods, like chicken or shrimp.


Shahed Gaming
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Esther Onyeke
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This dish is easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Kat Cabe
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I love the combination of crispy fish and sweet and sour sauce. This dish is always a hit with my friends and family.


SHELBY Davis
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Iqbal Jani76
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This was my first time making crispy fish with sweet and sour sauce, and it turned out great! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Razes Khattri
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This dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


matts videos
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I love this recipe! The fish is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and vegetables.


Opeyemi Faruq
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This crispy fish with sweet and sour sauce was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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