Galet Kyaw (sweet And Sour Tamarind Fish)

Galet Kyaw, also known as Sweet and Sour Tamarind Fish, is a popular dish in Burmese Chinese cuisine. This dish features crispy fried fish coated in a tangy and sweet tamarind sauce, creating a delightful combination of flavors.

Galet Kyaw (sweet And Sour Tamarind Fish)

Ingredients

  • 500g fish fillets, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup tamarind paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dredge the fish pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the fish pieces until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  4. In a separate saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, water, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate pan. Sauté the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until fragrant.
  6. Add the fried fish to the pan, then pour the tamarind sauce over the fish. Gently toss to coat the fish with the sauce.
  7. Transfer the Galet Kyaw to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Frying pan Saucepan Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve Galet Kyaw with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can double coat the fish by dipping it in the flour mixture, then in beaten egg, and back in the flour mixture before frying.

Cost

$15