Spicy Sweet and Sour Pomfret

pomfret

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in calories and mackerel is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free and salt is a basic alternative.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Mango offers a similar sweetness while canned peaches are often less expensive.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a fresher taste while hot sauce is usually cheaper.

Deep fry the pomfrets until golden brown and cooked through.

In a large skillet, heat extra virgin coconut oil and olive oil over medium heat.

Add finely-chopped garlic, red onion, and julienned ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped green bell pepper and big tomato; cook until softened.

Mix spice coconut vinegar, stevia sweetener, and water in a bowl; pour into the skillet.

Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.

Add the fried pomfrets to the skillet, spooning sauce over them; cook for a few more minutes.

Thicken the sauce with flour mixed with a little water if needed; season with salt, pepper, Mrs Dash Rub, garlic powder, and sesame oil.

Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens