Tasty Crispy Red Fish Cooking / Deep Fried Fish with Tamarind Sauce Recipe

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Date paste offers natural sweetness while ketchup is more accessible.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is a more budget-friendly protein.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free alternative, while flour is often cheaper.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is more economical.

Prepare the red fish by cleaning and patting it dry.

Cut the red fish into fillets or desired portions.

Season the fish with black pepper, chicken powder, and lime juice; let marinate for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, mix tamarind sauce, sugar, fish sauce, shallot, and dried chili to create the sauce.

In a separate bowl, combine crispy flour for the coating.

Heat soybean oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Dredge the marinated fish in the crispy flour, ensuring an even coating.

Carefully lower the coated fish into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the fish from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve the fried fish drizzled with the tamarind sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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