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

上海糖醋鱼汤 (Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish Soup) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its delicate balance of sweet and sour flavors combined with tender fish slices in a comforting soup.

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

Ingredients

  • 500g white fish fillets, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 cups chicken or fish broth
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, coat the fish slices with cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and fry the fish until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the onion and red bell pepper until softened.
  4. Add rice vinegar, sugar, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the soup.
  6. Add the fried fish slices and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Pot Bowl Knife Cutting board Spatula

Tools

Frying pan Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shanghai Style Sweet and Sour Fish Soup with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a more tangy flavor, you can adjust the amount of rice vinegar and sugar according to your preference.

Cost

$15