Level: | Intermediate |
Total: | 35 min |
Prep: | 20 min |
Cook: | 15 min |
Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Oil, for deep-frying
- Sweet and Sour sauce, recipe follows
- 1/4 cup small diced onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup duck sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons raw sugar, or white, brown, or purple
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the cornstarch and flour together. Season the snapper with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and dredge in the flour mixture. Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F, and fry fish until golden, toss directly into hot sauce, and serve.
- Put a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onions, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and duck sauce. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, add water to desired consistency if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
Calories | 1431 |
Total Fat | 93 g |
Saturated Fat | 7 g |
Carbohydrates | 99 g |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
Sugar | 47 g |
Protein | 50 g |
Cholesterol | 84 mg |
Sodium | 1258 mg |