1. Begin by frying the cleaned nila fish until the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
2. While the fish is frying, thinly slice the onion, shallots, garlic, and bird’s eye chili.
3. Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat, then sauté the sliced aromatics until fragrant and translucent.
4. Add a small amount of water to the pan and stir in salt and sugar according to your taste. Add the tomato ketchup, adjusting the amount based on your desired sweetness and tang.
5. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, tasting and adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
6. Gently place the fried nila fish into the pan with the sauce, coating the fish evenly.
7. Allow the fish to soak up the flavors for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious sweet and sour nila fish!
This quick and easy Sweet and Sour Nila Fish recipe is sure to be a hit with your family! With its perfect blend of tangy tomato sauce, heat from the chilies, and crispy fried fish, it’s a fantastic dish to pair with rice for a comforting meal. Give it a try and bring a taste of tropical delight to your table.
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