CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE

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Categories     Fish     Ginger     Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound sea bass fillets, 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 cup pineapple juice
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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 ginger and lemon peel and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry just to heat through, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple juice mixture 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.

Tiroentle Events
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me.


Laeek Mirza
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Golda
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The fish was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Khadijat Aliyu Masu
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I'm not a big fan of sweet and sour sauce, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was tangy and flavorful.


killua akieam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Ez Gamers
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Emmanuel Johnson
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking.


Gudah Arshley
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I used a different type of fish than the recipe called for and it turned out just as good.


chala Yusuf
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Amari Jones
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Andrei Mocanu
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The fish was a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious.


Danielle Salazar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the crispy fish and the sweet and sour sauce.


Jouri Frazer
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the fish.


Me You
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


Mr Robi
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The fish was crispy and the sauce was delicious.


Fatima Queen
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I used tilapia for this recipe and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


G Collins
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the fish was cooked perfectly.


Oscar Donzerah (OscartheDon)
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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 delicious. I will definitely be making this again.