We all like and fantasise about the classic fish and chips, especially along the South African coastline. There are countless varieties of fish and preparation methods available. However, one of our favourites is deep frying. Fish enjoys a little sweet and sour sauce, and the whole family will love our fried sweet and sour fish. It’s a great winner with your favourite fish with a handmade sauce and crunchy batter.
Sweet and sour fish suggestions
When placing the fish in the hot oil, take careful to avoid burning it because the batter might be quite liquid. You can use the traditional hake or kingklip, but you can also try other kinds of fish. You are welcome to use some chillies in your sauce if you want to turn up the heat. With a sweet and sour sauce, the fish is delicate and the golden batter is crisp. Serve with chips and garnished with lemon slices and parsley, of course!
If you want a classic recipe for deep-fried fish with a sweet and sour sauce, we have it for you. You and your family should try delicious fried sweet and sour fish.
Sweet and Sour fish recipe
Course: Main
Cuisine: South African
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
For the batter
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60 g flour
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pinch salt
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12,5 ml oil
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125 ml water
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2 egg whites
Ingredients
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500 g filited hake or any other fish
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salt & pepper
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oil for deep frying
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1 large lemon
For the sauce
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2 small carrots finely sliced
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1 small green pepper finely sliced
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60 g seedless raisens
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375 ml light stock
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375 ml light stock
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12.5 ml vinegar
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12,5 ml brown sugar
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10 ml soy sauce
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15 ml cornflour
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salt and pepper
Method
Method for the·batter
- Sift the flour and salt. into a bowl, mix to a smooth batter with the oil and water.
- Beat well·and put to one side.
- Just before required, beat the egg whites into stiff peaks·and fold into batter.
For the sauce
- Place the carrot, pepper and raisins in a pan with the stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are just tender.
- Add the vinegar and brown sugar and soy sauce.
- Blend the cornflour with a little water to a smooth paste and stir into the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring until thickened. Season to taste.
For the fish
- Cut the fish into small squares, season with salt and pepper and dip into the batter.
- Deep-fry the fish until golden brown and cooked, about 3 – 5 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent paper
- Serve the fish on a bed of rice with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley