Sweet and spicy fried fish is a delicious dish that stands out for the irresistible sauce that covers it, blending flavors that captivate everyone. With careful preparation and just the right frying point, this dish is perfect for enjoying during special gatherings.
Once the ingredients are ready, start by marinating the fish with a mixture of salt, scallions, ginger root, and sherry.
Next, prepare a special sauce with ham, pepper, bamboo, and shallots.
The fish is fried twice to achieve a crispy, golden texture, while the sauce thickens to give it a sweet and spicy touch.
An irresistible combination of flavors.
Sweet and Spicy Fried Fish
Ingredients
2 Dried black mushrooms
900 grams of Frozen fish fillets
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 Scallions
2 Slices of fresh ginger
2 tablespoons of Sherry
2 tablespoons of Smoked ham
⅛ cup of Green bell pepper
1 tablespoon of Pepper
2 Slices of ginger root
⅛ cup of Bamboo shoots
½ Shallot slice
Oil
Flour
2 tablespoons of Oil
½ cup of Chicken broth
4 tablespoons of Sugar
4 tablespoons of Vinegar
1 tablespoon of Soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Cornstarch
2 tablespoons of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : To begin, hydrate the mushrooms and proceed to clean and descale the fish, making sure to leave it whole.
Step 2 : Then, season the fish inside and out with salt, and grind the scallions and ginger root, spreading them over the fish.
Step 3 : Subsequently, drizzle the fish with sherry and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Step 4 : While the fish rests, grind the ham, green bell pepper, remaining ginger root, and the hydrated mushrooms.
Step 5 : Slice the bamboo shoots and remaining shallots.
Step 6 : In a pan with hot oil, fry the previously floured fish for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
Step 7 : Once ready, place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 8 : Fry the fish again until crispy and golden, then remove and keep warm.
Step 9 : In the same hot oil, add the ham and chopped vegetables, mix and fry for 2 minutes.
Step 10 : To prepare the sauce, mix the broth, vinegar, and soy sauce in the same pan and bring to a boil.
Step 11 : Separately, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water until forming a thick paste to add to the previous mixture.
Step 12 : Return the ham and vegetables to the sauce just to heat through, and finally pour this mixture over the fish.
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