Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet And Sour Vegetables Food

SUPERIOR SWEET AND SOUR WHOLE FISH

Steps:

• Wash the fish and pat dry with paper towels. Cut three diagonal slits into each side of the fish. Set aside.
• Dice the coloured peppers into 2-cm cubes. Peel and slice the onion into thin wedges. Slice the tomato into 8 wedges.
• Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

CHINESE NEW YEAR WHOLE FISH WITH SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Score the fish flesh, cutting 3-4 diagonal slits through to the bone on both sides.
• Season with salt rubbing the salt into the cuts.
• Cook under a preheated grill 4 minutes each side. Alternatively bbq it.
• Meanwhile heat a wok, add a little oil, add ginger, chilli and vegetables tossing well over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add soy and oyster sauces, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil and bring to the boil.
• In a bowl mix cornflour to a smooth paste with some cold water, add to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens.
• Place fish on serving platter and spoon sauce and vegetables over the top.

CHINESE NEW YEAR SWEET AND SOUR FISH

Steps:

• On each side of fish, make 3 or 4 diagonal slashes about 1 -inch apart, cutting down to the bone each time. Rub fish with sherry and salt; set aside.
• Dip fish into eggs, then coat with cornstarch, shaking off excess. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place wide, nonstick frying pan over high heat until hot. Add oil. Place fish into pan and cook, turning once until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a heat-proof serving platter and keep warm in a 200 degree F. oven.
• Combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch solution in a medium-size saucepan. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Set aside.
• Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add carrot, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, green onions, and broth; stir-fry for about 1-1/2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Set aside.
• Remove from heat; add stir-fried vegetables and stir to coat. Pour vegetables and sauce over fish; serve hot.

CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add 1/2 cup water to large skillet with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add carrots, cover and steam for 4 minutes.
• Remove lid and add an additional 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
• Add broccoli and red peppers.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Cover and steam another 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in small bowl.
• Blend in pineapple juice, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.
• Transfer vegetables to colander and drain.
• Stir pineapple mixture and add to skillet.
• Cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens.
• Stir in sesame oil.
• Return vegetables to skillet along with the green onions and toss with sauce.