Korean-inspired General Tso's Fish (조선식 제너럴 토스 어)

This Korean-inspired General Tso's Fish recipe puts a delicious twist on the classic Chinese dish. The crispy fish is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Korean-inspired General Tso's Fish (조선식 제너럴 토스 어)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, coat the fish pieces with cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the green onions and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
  6. Toss the crispy fish in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
28g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Shallow dish Paper towels

Tools

Tongs Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the General Tso's Fish over steamed rice with a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dish.

Cost

$15