Taiwanese Sweet and Sour Fish Slices
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Taiwanese Sweet and Sour Fish Slices

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Recipe
Taiwanese Sweet and Sour Fish Slices

About This Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sweet and Sour Fish Slices, a dish that perfectly balances tender fish with a tangy, savory sauce. Fresh fish slices are marinated in egg, salt, cooking wine, and cornstarch for extra tenderness, then coated in crispy sweet potato starch and fried to golden perfection. The magic happens when stir-fried scallions, ginger, and garlic blend with rich tomato sauce, creating a luscious base. Crisp green peppers, wood ears, and onions add texture, while a quick water starch thickens the sauce for a glossy finish. Each bite delivers succulent fish enveloped in a sweet and sour glaze, making it an ideal pairing with steamed rice. Quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • fish slices 200g
The aromatics
  • wood ears 50g (dried)
  • green peppers 1 medium (100g)
  • onions ½ medium (50g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • tomato sauce 2 tbsp
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • sweet potato starch 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients: fish slices
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Step 2
Step 2
Soak the wood ears in water for about 10 minutes
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare the ingredients: tomato sauce, green peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut the fish into slices, marinate with a small amount of egg liquid, salt, cooking wine, and cornstarch for about 10 minutes
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Step 5
Step 5
Coat the fish evenly with sweet potato starch
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat oil in a pot, wait until the oil is 50% hot, add the fish pieces, and remove them when they are puffed up
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Step 7
Step 7
Heat oil in a wok, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant, then add tomato sauce, stir-fry until thickened, and add onions, green peppers, and wood ears
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Step 8
Step 8
Thicken with water starch, add the fish slices, and serve immediately. The sweet and sour fish slices are now complete
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Step 9
Step 9
The fish is tender and smooth, with a sweet and sour sauce attached to the surface, making it a great dish to go with rice

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