Sweet and Sour Fish (Ikan Goreng Asam Manis) Recipe
 Indonesia Recipes

Ingredients:

1 whole,1-2 lb /450-900 g
1 tsp
1
2 tbsp
 

Sweet & Sour Sauce:
2 tsp
3 tsp
1 tbsp
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
4 tbsp
 

fish, preferably porgy, sea bass, carp or gurami
salt
egg
flour
oil for deep-frying

soy sauce
cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp water
tomato ketchup
vinegar
water
sugar

Method:

1. Scale fish with dull knife, removing the insides. Wash well. Make two diagonal slashes on both sides. rub fish with salt.

2. Mix egg with flour and rub over fish, both inside and out.

3. Heat oil and deep-fry till brown. Remove from oil and drain. Place on an oval platter and keep warm.

4. Bring all ingredients making up Sweet & Sour Sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, and pour over fish just before serving.

5. Garnish fish with shredded carrots or bits of pineapple. Tomatoes and capsicums may also be used for garnishing. They may be fried lightly before serving.