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Fish Escabeche

A really excellent dish that's ready in 15 minutes or less. Superb dinner for the family does not necessarily need too much preparation.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Pompano
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1 Piece White Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Pieces Carrot julienne
  • 1 Piece Bell Pepper cut int thin strips
  • 4 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger cut into thin strips

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 Cup Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Tomato Catsup
  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1.5 Cups Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce

Instructions

  • Season the fish lightly with salt and dredge in flour.
  • Deep fry the fish until fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Whisk all ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
  • In a separate pan, sautee ginger and garlic.
  • Add the carrots, onions, and bell pepper. Sautee until onions are slightly translucent.
  • Whisk in the sauce mixture and simmer until thick.
  • Add the fish into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.