Spicy Schezwan Fish

Ingredients:

• 500g fish fillets (preferably white fish like tilapia or basa)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 tbsp Schezwan sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg (optional, helps in coating)
• Oil for frying

For Schezwan Sauce:

• 2 tbsp Schezwan peppercorns
• 4-5 dried red chilies (soaked in warm water)
• 2 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions:

For the Fish:

1. Prepare the Fish: Clean and cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Marinate: In a bowl, mix cornflour, all-purpose flour (if using), ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, chili powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Add the fish pieces and coat them evenly. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.
3. Fry: Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Schezwan Sauce:

1. Grind the Chilies: In a blender, grind the soaked red chilies and Schezwan peppercorns into a smooth paste.
2. Cook the Sauce: Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant. Add the chili paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Sauces: Add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Cook the mixture for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes aromatic.
4. Mix the Fish: Add the fried fish pieces to the Schezwan sauce and toss them well to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors.

Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with chopped spring onions or cilantro.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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Nutritional Values (per serving, assuming 4 servings):

• Calories: ~350-400 kcal
• Protein: ~25-30g (due to fish)
• Carbohydrates: ~25g (from cornflour and sauces)
• Fat: ~20-25g (mainly from frying oil)
• Fiber: ~2g
• Sodium: ~500mg (depends on the soy sauce and Schezwan sauce used)