Chinese Fried Fish - Chinese Spicy Fried Fish & Tomato - Chinese Fish Recipes - Easy Fried Fish

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, and flour is often less expensive.

Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.

Cut fish into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Coat fish pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add coated fish pieces to the skillet in a single layer and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fried fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, add ginger, garlic, and red chili peppers; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil; stir to combine.

Return fried fish to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.

Add chopped green onions; stir for another minute.

Serve hot.

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