Tamarind Fish Recipe
Pompano fish, crisp-fried with spicy tamarind sauce, roasted pepper, onion and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Tamarind sauce
Method
Preparing the fish
- 1
Clean the fish
Rinse the pompano fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the fish
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over both sides of the fish, ensuring even coverage.
- 3
Dredge in flour
Lightly coat the seasoned fish in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.
Frying the fish
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large frying pan, heat 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the fish
Carefully place the coated fish in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the tamarind sauce
- 6
- 7
Combine sauce ingredients
In a saucepan, mix tamarind paste, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, and red chili flakes. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Plate the fish
Place the fried pompano fish on a serving platter.
- 10
Drizzle sauce
Spoon the spicy tamarind sauce over the fish.
- 11
Garnish and serve
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice.