5-Minute Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe/Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
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Sweet and sour sauce has its roots in Chinese cuisine, often associated with Cantonese dishes. Traditionally, it balances the flavors of sweet and tangy, making it a popular accompaniment for fried dishes like sweet and sour pork. Over the years, it has found its way into various global cuisines, often adapted to local tastes, leading to numerous variations that include different fruits and spices.
Ingredients
- ●sugar
- ●vinegar
- ●ketchup
- ●soy sauce
- ●cornstarch
- ●water
- ●pineapple juice
- ●bell pepper
- ●onion
- ●garlic
- ●ginger
- ●sesame oil
- ●red pepper flakes
- ●green onions
- ●carrot
- ●salt
Instructions
- 1Combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Stir until sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
- 4Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until thickened, about 2-4 minutes.
- 5Incorporate pineapple juice and bring to a simmer.
- 6Add chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger to the sauce.
- 7Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- 8Stir in sesame oil and red pepper flakes for flavor.
- 9Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
- 10Garnish with sliced green onions and grated carrot if desired.
Ingredient Alternatives
sugar
Healthier: honey
Cheaper: brown sugar
Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.
pineapple juice
Healthier: orange juice
Cheaper: apple juice
Orange juice adds a citrusy note while being more accessible.
soy sauce
Healthier: tamari
Cheaper: liquid aminos
Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining umami flavor.
cornstarch
Healthier: arrowroot powder
Cheaper: flour
Arrowroot is gluten-free and thickens similarly.
Techniques
Equipment
Also Known As
Ingredients
- ●1 lb fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- ●1/2 cup cornstarch
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ●1/2 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- ●1/2 cup onion (sliced)
- ●1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- ●1/4 cup sugar
- ●1/4 cup vinegar
- ●1/4 cup ketchup
- ●1/4 cup soy sauce
- ●1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ●1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- 1Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the fish fillets in the cornstarch mixture until well coated.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated fish fillets and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 4In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir for another minute.
- 6In a separate bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder to create the sweet and sour sauce.
- 7Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- 8Add the fried fish fillets back into the skillet, gently coating them with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 9Serve hot over rice or noodles.
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