Escabeche (sweet And Sour Fish)
Escabeche is a popular Filipino Chinese dish that features sweet and sour flavors with a deliciously crispy fish. It's a perfect combination of tangy and savory, making it a favorite among many households.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fish, cleaned and scaled
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup cooking oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the fish until crispy and golden brown. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a separate pan, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add the bell peppers and carrot, and cook until slightly tender.
- Pour in the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the dissolved cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
- Place the fried fish on a serving platter and pour the sweet and sour sauce over it.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Frying pan Saucepan Knife Cutting board
Tools
Tongs Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Escabeche with steamed white rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a more vibrant color and flavor, you can add pineapple chunks to the sweet and sour sauce.
Cost
$15