Sweet And Sour Whole Fish Recipe

Inspired by Blue Bamboo

Time45m

Serves4

Whole fish prepared in a sweet and sour sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Fish
Clean the whole fish and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper.
2
Coat the Fish
Dredge the fish in cornstarch, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch.
3
Fry the Fish
In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the coated fish and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove the fish and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
4
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
5
Add Vegetables
Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the sauce. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
6
Combine and Serve
Place the fried fish on a serving platter and pour the sweet and sour sauce with vegetables over the fish. Serve hot.