Sweet and Sour Yellow Croaker Recipe

This sweet and sour yellow croaker recipe is a great example of how tomato and lemon really enhance the flavor of yellow croaker. It is easy to make at home, so there is no need to go out to enjoy this sweet and sour yellow croaker.

Wok, colander, kitchen papers, serving plate.

1 yellow croaker, about 10 oz.

1 tomato, peeled, diced (P1)

2 cloves crushed garlic

2 slices fresh ginger

2-5 lemon wedges

2 bunches coriander, chopped fine

5 tbsps.vegetable oil

1/2 cup water

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1 tbsp.ketchup

1 tbsp.chili paste

2 tbsps.white sugar, or to taste

1 tbsp.salt, or to taste

1. Before cooking, discard the scales, gills, and the internal organs of the fish, rinse through running water and drain well, then season bothsides with salt, let marinate for about 15 minutes, then drain well in a colander and dry the excess water on kitchen papers.

2. Add 5 tbsps.vegetable oil in a wok, preheat on high heat, when the oil is hot, but not yet smoking, deep fry the fish for 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium and continue to deep fry for another 5 minutes until bothsides turns golden-brown (P2). Dry on kitchen papers (P3) and remove to a serving plate for later use.

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3. Pour off all but 1 tbsp.vegetable oil from the wok, saute garlic and ginger until aromatic, about 20 seconds, then add tomato cubes and cook, stirring, until soften. At last, add chopped coriander, seasoning A and 1/2 cup water, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (P4).

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4. Spoon over the fish to glaze, for an added touch, try garnishing with lemon wedges before serving (P5).

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