Cambodian Sweet And Sour Fish Recipes

Steps:

• In a measuring cup, mix together the fish sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, paprika and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Season fish with salt and pepper.
• Put 1 tbsp oil in hot grill pan or cast iron skillet. Add fish. Cook over med heat until about half done and then turn once to cook other side.
• Meanwhile, put 2 tbsp oil into a large hot skillet or wok. Add shallots and stir until slightly softened.
• Add garlic, chili and ginger, stir 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes and let cook, stirring a few times, until tomatoes look slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir sauce in cup and pour over vegetable mixture. Stir. It will thicken in about 30 seconds. Cook 1 minute.
• Place fish on platter.
• Pour vegetable sauce mixture over fish.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Steps:

• Cut halibut into bite-size pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and combine with soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of flour. Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Deep fry halibut pieces until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
• For the Sauce, saute green pepper, onion and pineapple in a medium skillet for 1 minute. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, water, remaining 2 teaspoons of flour, sesame oil, and salt to taste. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Serve, by dipping fried halibut pieces into sauce, or pour the sauce over the fish.