Sugar and Vinegar Striped Bass

March 17, 2025 10 Minutes Easy

Nutritional Information

520 kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
55g
Carbohydrates
26g
Fat
Recipe Hot Dishes
Sugar and Vinegar Striped Bass

This crispy, tangy, and sweet braised belt fish recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers! Fresh belt fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine for extra flavor, then lightly coated in flour and pan-fried to golden perfection. The magic happens when the fish simmers in a rich, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce—a perfect blend of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and aromatic ginger, scallions, and garlic. A touch of tomato sauce adds depth, creating a glossy, irresistible glaze. The result? Tender, flaky fish with a crispy exterior, soaked in a savory-sweet sauce that’s simply addictive. Quick to prepare yet restaurant-worthy, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. Try this foolproof recipe for a deliciously balanced seafood delight!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1
When buying belt fish, you can ask the fish vendor to help clean the fish and remove the head and tail. After washing, cut it into segments of about 2 inches, sprinkle a small amount of salt and cooking wine, and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
During the marinating process, prepare ginger slices, scallions, and garlic according to the quantity shown in the picture; mix a bowl of sugar and vinegar sauce, the proportion is approximately: 1 tablespoon of cooking wine + 2 tablespoons of soy sauce + 3 tablespoons of sugar + 4 tablespoons of vinegar + 5 tablespoons of water, stir well and set aside.
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Step 3
Take the marinated belt fish segments and use kitchen paper towels to absorb the water, lightly coat with a layer of flour, and shake off excess flour. In a pot, add a small amount of oil, and fry the belt fish segments until they are golden brown on both sides, then remove them.
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Step 4
Take another pot, add oil and heat it, pour in an appropriate amount of tomato sauce and stir-fry until the oil is released, which takes about 1 minute, then add the fried belt fish segments, and pour in the well-stirred sugar and vinegar sauce, if the sauce is too little, you can add some water.
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Step 5
After boiling, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Then, use high heat to thicken the sauce.

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