MALAYSIAN SWEET & SOUR FRIED FISH | SHERSON LIAN

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, and flour is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is often less salty.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness, while agave is often cheaper.

Slice the fish.

Pound the salt, turmeric powder, shallots, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass with a pestle and mortar.

Coat the fish in rice flour.

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the fish until crispy and golden brown.

In a separate bowl, mix together the chili paste, yellow onions, cherry tomatoes, cili sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, fish sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to create the sauce.

Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened.

Serve the fried fish topped with the sauce and garnish with fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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