Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets (Homemade Version)

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Here's a picture of the finished product.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare the ingredients as shown in the picture.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove the scales, head, and internal organs from the grass carp, rinse thoroughly, and cut into pieces for later use.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Place the fish in a bowl, add cooking wine, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, salt, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns to marinate and flavor.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat a wok with plenty of oil.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Once the oil is hot, add the fish pieces and fry over medium heat. Do not flip them over immediately; wait until one side is cooked before frying the other side.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove the fried fish from the oil and place it on kitchen paper towels to absorb excess oil. (If it's not firm enough, you can fry it again.)

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Place the fried fish in a bowl and set aside.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Start a new pot, cold pot, on the stove.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Heat the pan and add cooking oil.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Once the oil is hot, pour in the prepared sweet and sour sauce (the sweet and sour sauce is made according to the ratio of 1 cooking wine, 2 sugar, and 3 vinegar; since I had already marinated the fish beforehand, I did not add any salt).

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add tomato sauce and a little water.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add the fish pieces and simmer until flavorful.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add the prepared cornstarch slurry and thicken the sauce.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Serve it on a plate and enjoy! It tastes great.