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How to Make Sweet and Sour Fish Balls: A Complete Guide

Sweet and sour fish balls are a beloved dish, loved for their crispy exterior and tangy-sweet flavor. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to making them at home.

Ingredients: 500g white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia), 1 egg, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper to taste. For the sauce: 3 tbsp tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tsp soy sauce, and chopped green onions for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fish: Clean the fish fillets, remove bones, and dice into 2cm cubes. Marinate with salt, pepper, and the egg for 15 minutes.

2. Coat the fish: Mix cornstarch and flour. Dredge each fish piece in the mixture until evenly coated.

3. Deep-fry: Heat oil in a wok (170°C/340°F). Fry fish pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.

4. Make the sauce: In a pan, combine tomato ketchup, sugar, vinegar, water, and soy sauce. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Combine: Add the fried fish balls to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Garnish with green onions.

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy this crispy, flavorful dish that’s sure to impress!