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Delicious sweet and sour fish dish garnished with vegetables

Sweet and Sour Fish

A delightful dish combining sweet pineapple and tangy vinegar, complementing crispy fish for a perfect family dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Philippine
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 pcs pampano fish or any kind of fish
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 2 thumb-size ginger
  • Red and green bell peppers
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 carrot
  • Chili powder to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup banana ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar to adjust sweetness
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the fish with salt.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish until golden brown and cooked. Remove from the pan.
Cooking
  1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan.
  2. Stir fry the ginger for a minute.
  3. Stir fry the carrot for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the bell peppers and stir fry for 1 minute.
  5. Add the onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce, do not stir, and let it boil.
  7. Season with salt and chili powder.
  8. Pour the slurry mixture and stir well until thickened.
  9. Add whole peppercorns and pineapple chunks. Cook for a few minutes until ingredients are incorporated.

Notes

Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top. Pairs well with steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.