Chinese Sweet n Sour Fish Recipe

dried fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a similar texture while being plant-based.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Prepare the whole tilapia fish.

Gather ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, onion, carrots, sliced tomato, broccoli, sweet peppers, red chopped chili, chopped garlic, and chopped ginger.

Mix equal parts vinegar and sugar in a large pan and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add chopped ginger, garlic, and chili to the boiling mixture.

Cook the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until it reduces and thickens, stirring occasionally.

Set the sweet and sour sauce aside once reduced.

Heat half a centimeter of sunflower oil in a large pan.

Score the fish to help it cook faster and absorb flavors.

Fry the fish for about 2-3 minutes on each side, covering with a lid to steam it slightly.

After frying, add the carrots and onions to the pan with the fish.

Add sweet peppers, sliced tomatoes, and broccoli to the pan.

Cover the pan and let the vegetables steam for 2 minutes.

Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the fish and vegetables.

Lower the heat and let everything simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve the dish hot.

Cooking Techniques

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