Indo-Chinese Style Ginger Fish
Description:
Indo-Chinese Style Ginger Fish is a delightful side dish with a subtle Indo-Asian flavor. Basa fish fillets are crispy-fried in a corn flour batter and cooked in a ginger-flavored gravy that complements the fish perfectly. The addition of vibrant red and green bell peppers brings extra color, texture, and flavor to this dish.
Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients:
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For the Fish:
- 4 Basa fish fillets, washed and cut into big chunks
- 1 Green bell pepper, cut diagonally
- 1 Red bell pepper (Capsicum), cut diagonally
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 2-inch piece of Ginger, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 3 tbsp Corn flour
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 sprigs Spring onions (bulb & greens), chopped
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For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Red chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar (Demerara sugar)
- 1 tsp Dry ginger powder
- 1 tsp Chilli vinegar
- 1 tsp Corn flour
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fish:
- Coat the basa fish chunks in corn flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a kadai (deep pan) to fry the fish. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the fish pieces one by one and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, red chilli sauce, brown sugar, dry ginger powder, chilli vinegar, and corn flour with 1 cup of water. Mix well and set aside.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- Heat a wok with a little oil. Once hot, add the sliced ginger and chopped garlic. Sautรฉ until fragrant and softened.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they turn translucent.
- Add the green and red bell peppers, cooking for about 10 minutes until they soften.
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Combine Fish and Sauce:
- Add the fried fish pieces into the wok with the vegetables. Reduce the flame.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the fish and vegetables. Stir well and cook until the gravy thickens. Check the seasoning and adjust salt if needed.
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Serve:
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped spring onions on top. Serve the Indo-Chinese Style Ginger Fish hot, along with Spicy Vegetable Noodles for a complete meal.
Enjoy this crispy, flavorful Indo-Chinese style ginger fish as a side dish or appetizer thatโs sure to impress!
