Sweet and Sour Striped Bass
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Sweet and Sour Striped Bass

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Sweet and Sour Striped Bass

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • belt fish 350g
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g
  • scallions 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • tomato sauce 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 5
Step 5
Sprinkle some scallions before serving.
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Step 6
Step 6
Serve, and the delicious and tender belt fish is ready to be enjoyed.

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