Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish (上海糖醋鱼)

上海糖醋鱼 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish) is a popular dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. This dish features crispy fish fillets coated in a tangy sauce, making it a delightful and satisfying meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Shanghai Shanghai Cuisine Sweet And Sour Fish
Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish (上海糖醋鱼)

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the fish fillets in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish fillets until golden and crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the garlic, onion, and bell peppers until they are slightly softened.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture into the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the fried fish fillets to the pan, coating them with the sweet and sour sauce.
  8. Serve the 上海糖醋鱼 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish) hot, garnished with sliced green onions, and steamed rice on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Frying pan Saucepan Mixing bowls Tongs

Tools

Cutting board Knife Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve 上海糖醋鱼 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish) with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the fish fillets by repeating the dredging process before frying.

Cost

$15