Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet and Sour Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe comes from a Chinese friend. Simple and delicious especially when she made it! Ingredients:
1 kg fish, cleaned and scaled |
salt |
vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger |
1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped |
3 spring onions, sliced |
1 carrot, thinly sliced |
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons light soy sauce |
3 tablespoons oyster sauce |
2 tablespoons sugar |
3 tablespoons vinegar |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
2 teaspoons cornflour |
Directions:
1. Score the fish flesh, cutting 3-4 diagonal slits through to the bone on both sides.
2. Season with salt rubbing the salt into the cuts.
3. Cook under a preheated grill 4 minutes each side. Alternatively bbq it.
4. Meanwhile heat a wok, add a little oil, add ginger, chilli and vegetables tossing well over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add soy and oyster sauces, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil and bring to the boil.
6. In a bowl mix cornflour to a smooth paste with some cold water, add to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens.
7. Place fish on serving platter and spoon sauce and vegetables over the top.
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