General's Fish Recipe
Crispy Hand-Battered White Fish Tossed in Zesty General's Sauce
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
General's Sauce
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water until well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the flour and cornstarch mixture, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Fish
Dip each white fish fillet into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off.
- 5
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
General's Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Allow to cool slightly.
Assembly
- 9
Toss the Fish
In a large bowl, toss the crispy fried fish with the General's sauce until evenly coated.
- 10
Serve
Serve the General's Fish hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
