Sweet and Sour Tilapia
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Tilapia:
- 3 whole tilapia, cleaned
For the Sauce:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 shallots, minced
- 15 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
- Tomato sauce, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tilapia:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the cleaned tilapia until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if necessary and heat over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and shallots. Sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the chopped bird’s eye chilies and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in a small amount of water to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in tomato sauce, adjusting the amount to your preference for thickness and flavor.
- Season with salt and sugar to taste, ensuring a balanced sweet and sour flavor.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the fried tilapia to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fish to coat evenly.
- Allow the fish to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the sweet and sour tilapia hot with a side of steamed rice.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Sweet and Sour Tilapia, a perfect blend of crispy fried fish and a tangy, savory sauce that will delight your taste buds. Happy cooking!
