Delicious and Flavorful Sweet and Sour Basa Fish Fillet Recipe

How to prepare basa fish fillet with sweet and sour sauce

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  Prepare vegetables

  Wash the bell peppers with diluted salt water, remove the seeds and core, and cut into square pieces.

  Peel the onion, remove the root, wash it clean, and cut the onion into small square pieces.

  Wash the scallions, cut off the roots, remove any wilted or damaged leaves, and separate the green part from the white part.

  Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and chop it finely. Wash the cilantro.

  

  
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  Cut and Marinate the Fish

  Pre-cut basa fish fillets can be purchased and rubbed with salt, then washed clean and dried with a towel. Next, use a sharp knife to cut along both sides of the spine to remove the bones.

  Cut along the length of the fish fillet to divide it into 2 thin portions about 1/2 finger thick, then continue to cut the fillet in half horizontally.

  Place the fish fillet in a large bowl, marinate it with 2 green onion tops, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and mix well to ensure the seasoning penetrates the fish. Marinate the fish for 30 minutes.

  How to Clean Fish Without Fishy Smell

  • If you do not use salt, you can rub it with lemon or wash the fish with cold water mixed with a little wine or vinegar.
  • Continue to rinse the fish with clean water once more, then place it in a colander to drain.
  • Additionally, you can boil water and pour it over the fish, which will help remove the sliminess and fishy smell.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove fishy smell

  

  

  

  
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  Dredge and fry the fish

  Add water to completely submerge the fish in the marinating bowl to help the fish stick to the flour better. Then take each piece of fish and dredge it in a layer of cornstarch.

  Heat a pan filled with oil on the stove, wait for the oil to be hot, then drop each piece of fish in to fry until golden and crispy, then turn off the heat and remove the fish to drain the oil.

  

  

  

  
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  Sauté vegetables

  Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to a hot pan, sauté 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of minced ginger until fragrant.

  When the garlic is golden and fragrant, add bell peppers and onions and sauté on high heat, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine.

  

  
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  Make sweet and sour sauce

  When you see the vegetables are cooked, reduce the heat, add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then add it in, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.

  

  

  
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  Completion

  Wait for the sauce to boil, then quickly add the fried fish until golden brown, stirring so the sauce coats the fish evenly for about 2 – 3 minutes.

  So with just a few simple steps, the dish is complete. Let’s plate the dish, sprinkle a bit of sesame on top, and garnish with a few cilantro sprigs to make it more appealing!

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Sweet and sour basa fish fillet is beautifully presented with each piece of fried fish golden and crispy. The pleasant aroma of bell pepper and the gentle sweetness of onion balance the flavors of the dish. The sweet and sour sauce is thick and smooth, coating each piece of fish, making it incredibly appealing.

  The dish is not only visually appealing, but also delicious and rich, making it a great choice for your family meal. What are you waiting for? Try your hand at making this simple yet enticing dish to treat your family!