Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
250 g

Fish pieces (Boneless)

cut into pieces

0.5 cup

Maida

0.5 cup

Corn flour

1 tsp

Baking powder

2 tsp

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Celery

finely chopped

1 tsp

Pepper

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Oil

2 unit

Spring onions

1 tbsp

Ginger

chopped

1 tbsp

Garlic

chopped

1 tbsp

Green chilly

chopped

4 tbsp

Soy sauce

5 tbsp

Tomato sauce

1 tbsp

Chilli sauce

1 tbsp

Corn flour

Step 1
~4 min

Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

In a bowl, mix maida, corn flour, baking powder, soy sauce, pepper, and salt.

Step 3
~4 min

Add water to create a smooth batter.

Step 4
~4 min

Dip the fish pieces into the batter.

Step 5
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan or wok for deep frying.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 6
~4 min

Fry the fish pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.

Step 7
~4 min

For the sauce, heat some oil in a separate pan or wok.

Step 8
~4 min

Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute for a minute.

Step 9
~4 min

Add soy sauce, tomato sauce, and chili sauce.

Step 10
~4 min

Mix corn flour with a little water to create a slurry.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the corn flour slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens.

Step 12
~4 min

Add the fried fish pieces to the sauce and toss to coat.

Step 13
~4 min

Add finely chopped celery and mix well.

Step 14
~4 min

Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate fish for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.

Adjust the amount of chilli based on your spice preference.

Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vegetable Fried Rice
Schezwan Noodles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Popular Indo-Chinese dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weekend Meal
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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