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Polynesian Sweet and Sour Fish: L'a Momona a Paakai
Recipe courtesy Bryan Lague
Show:  Cooking School Stories
Episode:  Exams & Graduation Day
1 ounce ginger root, peeled and minced
4 ounces mirin
1 ounce soy sauce
2 1/2 pounds mahi-mahi, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Oil, for frying

Batter:
7 ounces flour
7 ounces water
3 ounces soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Seasoned flour, as needed

20 ounces sweet and sour sauce

Combine ginger, mirin, and soy sauce and marinate the fish for 30 minutes. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.

Mix together batter ingredients.

When preparing an order, drain and dredge fish cubes in seasoned flour. Coat fish with the batter and deep-fry until golden brown.

In a bowl, gently toss one portion of fried fish with 4 ounces of hot sweet and sour sauce. Serve immediately on a warmed dinner plate.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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