Delight in the crispy perfection of our Chilli Fish – succulent fish bites seasoned and stir-fried to a flavorful dry finish, offering a tantalizing blend of spice and savory goodness.
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**For Marination:**
500 grams boneless fish fillets (tilapia, basa, or any white fish)
15 grams soy sauce
15 grams ginger garlic paste
Salt and black pepper to taste
15 grams cornstarch
**For Frying:**
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
**For Chilli Sauce:**
30 gramss soy sauce
15 grams chili sauce
15 grams tomato ketchup
15 grams vinegar
15 grams cornstarch mixed with 30 gramss water (cornstarch slurry)
**For Stir-Frying:**
30 gramss vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
2-3 green chilies, sliced
15 grams minced garlic
15 grams minced ginger
Spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
**Marinate and Fry Fish:**
1. Pat dry the fish fillets with a paper towel. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix the fish pieces with soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 1520 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan for shallow frying. Fry the marinated fish pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan and set it aside.
**Prepare Chilli Sauce:**
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar to make the sauce.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the sauce mixture. Once it starts simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
**Stir-Fry Vegetables:**
1. In a wok or large pan, heat vegetable oil.
2. Add sliced onions, bell pepper, green chilies, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir-fry until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
**Combine Everything:**
1. Add the fried fish to the wok with the stir-fried vegetables.
2. Pour the prepared chilli sauce over the fish and vegetables. Toss everything together until the fish and vegetables are well-coated in the sauce.
3. Garnish with chopped spring onions.
**Serve Hot:**
1. Chilli Fish Dry is ready to be served. Enjoy it as an appetizer or as a side dish.
Note:
Adjust the quantity of green chilies and chili sauce based on your spice preference.
Garnish with sesame seeds for added texture if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Chilli Fish Dry with its delightful blend of flavors!
