Sweet and Sour Fish Recipe | Mom’s Recipes

This dish is no longer just a privilege of oriental restaurants. Learn how to prepare it! Very tasty!!

Ingredients

• 1 kg of cleaned red fish, with skin
• ¼ medium cucumber, peeled and cut into very thin strips
• ½ red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• ½ medium green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• ¼ small chili pepper, seeded
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 2 tablespoons of well-mashed tomato pulp
• 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
• ½ cup (tea) of fish broth
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• Fresh cooked peas
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Preparation Mode

1. Cut the fish into strips and then into 4 cm squares. Set aside.
2. In a pan, heat the oil, add the onion, garlic, ginger, cucumber, peppers, chili pepper and fry for approximately 1 minute.
3. Add the tomato pulp, pineapple juice, fish stock and mix.
4. When it starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook for approximately 2 minutes.
5. Stirring constantly, add the cornstarch and let it thicken.
6. Add the vinegar, season with pepper and salt, mixing well.
7. Remove from heat and set aside in a bowl.
8. Fill the bottom of a pan with water, place on the stove and bring to the boil.
9. Place the fish in a metal colander, fit into the pan and let it steam for approximately 5 minutes or until the fish is very tender.
10. Remove the fish from the steamer, place in a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top.
11. Sprinkle with chives and peas and serve hot.

Mom’s Tips

Yields approximately 4 servings.

If you can’t find red fish, use another type of fish that can be steamed.

If you prefer, replace the peppers with carrots cooked al dente.