Fish makes about 1/6th of the world’s source of protein. In Asian countries fish is valued highly; so highly that they have a fantastic method cooking it. Chunks of fish, fried until crisp, then cooked in a chili sauce is a delicacy to most Asian residents.
Health Benefits
- A lot has been said about the health benefits of eating fish. Did you know that eating fish can improve your eyesight? Or reduce chances of getting a heart disease?
- Fish is also a rich source of protein and vitamin C; in fact, it is recommended by the health experts as the best source of protein.
Ingredients
boneless fish: 2 1/4 lb
egg, beaten: 1
cornstarch: 5 tbsp
soy sauce: 1 1/2 tbsp
ginger paste: 1 1/2 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
vegetable oil: 1 cup
Chopped garlic
Thinly sliced onion
Thinly sliced red and green pepper
green chilies--chopped: 2
tomato sauce: 1/4 cup
vinegar as needed
How To Make Chili Fish
- Place the fish into a large bowl. Add egg, cornstarch, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, and1/2 tsp. ginger paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate about 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heatenough oil in a frying pan for shallow frying. Fry the fish in the oil.
- Heat2 tbsp. oil in another pan. Add some chopped garlic and onion slices and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and green chilies and fry for a few minutes.
- Add 1 tsp. ginger paste and fry a few seconds. Add tomato sauce and 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce.
- Add fried fish then vinegar and stir well.
- After about 15 minutes, mix some cornstarch with water then add to the pan and stir well.
- Serve chili fish with white rice while hot.