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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Sweet and Sour Fish

Crispy, tender fish coated in a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce. A delicious dish that’s sure to impress your taste buds.

Cuisine

Chinese

Time

45 mins mins

Servings

2 people

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Ingredients

  • 450g white fish fillet (such as sole or cod), cut into large chunks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 60g onion (roughly diced)
  • 60g red pepper (roughly diced)
  • 340g vegetable oil (for frying)

Batter:

  • Plenty of cornflour (for coating the fish)

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for colour)

Method

Step 1: Prep the Fish

  1. Pat the fish dry, then lightly score it in a crisscross pattern (like squid) to help the batter crisp up.
  2. Cut into large, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.
  4. Add one egg white and mix well to coat.
  5. Dredge each piece in cornflour, shaking off any excess. Handle gently to avoid breaking the delicate fish.

Step 2: Prep the Vegetables

  1. Roughly dice the onion and red pepper into bite-sized chunks.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.

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