Sweet And Sour Fish Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

2lbs tilapia, cod, halibut or any other whitefish (cut into 1” chunks)

1 large green pepper 

1 large tomato 

1 large onion 

1 can pineapple chunks (with juice)

Oil (for deep frying)

BREADING:

¼ cup cornstarch

2 cups flour

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

2 cups water

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:

½ cup vinegar

1/3 cup sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup orange juice

¼ cup pineapple juice

¼ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons cornstarch

 INSTRUCTIONS:

 - Toss fish with cornstarch in a bowl and coat well.

In another bowl whisk together flour, 6 tablespoons of oil, baking powder, seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper.

A little at a time, add 2 cups of water whisking until the batter has become smooth.

Pour batter over the coated fish pieces and stir to coat.

 - In a deep frying fry fish pieces in batches for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven.

 - In a wok heat a tiny bit of oil. Stir fry green pepper and onions for 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

 - To make sweet and sour sauce – In the wok mix vinegar, sugar, salt, orange juice, pineapple juice and ketchup.

-Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

-Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 1/8 cup of juice, pour into the sauce and stir until sauce has thickened.

-Add tomatoes and pineapple chunks to the sauce and heat.

- In a large serving dish mix fish pieces, sauce and green pepper and onions .