Name: Fried Red Snapper in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Oil, for deep-frying; Sweet and Sour sauce, recipe follows; 1/4 cup small diced onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup duck sauce; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 2 to 4 tablespoons raw sugar, or white, brown, or purple; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Mix the cornstarch and flour together. Season the snapper with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and dredge in the flour mixture. Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F, and fry fish until golden, toss directly into hot sauce, and serve.

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

Yield: About 2 1/2 cups

Put a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onions, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and duck sauce. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, add water to desired consistency if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.