Sweet and Sour Striped Bass

Sweet and Sour Striped Bass

This delicious belt fish recipe is a savory, tender dish that’s bursting with rich flavors. Fresh belt fish is cleaned and pan-fried to golden perfection, then simmered in a mouthwatering sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, sugar, and a touch of tomato sauce for depth. The key to this dish is the careful frying technique—ensuring the fish stays intact while absorbing the aromatic blend of ginger and scallions. A quick boil in the savory sauce locks in moisture, making the fish irresistibly tender. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh scallions, this dish is perfect for a hearty meal. Whether you're a seafood lover or new to cooking fish, this recipe guarantees a restaurant-quality result every time. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold umami flavors in every bite!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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belt fish
350g

The aromatics

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ginger
20g
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scallions
20g

The sauce & seasonings

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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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tomato sauce
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the belt fish, remove the black membrane from the belly, cut into pieces, and prepare soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and vinegar.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat the oil in a pot, and when the oil temperature reaches 60% heat, add sliced ginger and fry for a while, then add the belt fish pieces into the pot.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Flip the belt fish and fry until both sides are golden brown, then add soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, sugar, scallions, and a little tomato sauce on top. Do not stir to prevent the fish from breaking.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add some salt and cook over high heat to thicken the sauce.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Sprinkle some scallions before serving.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Serve, and the delicious and tender belt fish is ready to be enjoyed.

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