Sugar and Vinegar Striped Bass
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Sugar and Vinegar Striped Bass

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Recipe
Sugar and Vinegar Striped Bass

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • belt fish 200g (per serving)
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g (thin slices)
  • scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
  • garlic 3 cloves (minced)
  • flour 2 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • sugar 3 tbsp
  • vinegar 4 tbsp
  • tomato sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • cooking oil 3 tbsp total
  • water 5 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
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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