Sweet and Sour Tilapia
AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning MixIngredients
Fried Tilapia:
- 2 cups (500ml) Cooking oil
- 1 kilo (1000g) Tilapia, cleaned and gutted
- 2 Tbsps. (30ml) Cooking oil
- 1 cup (90g) Ginger, sliced
- 1/4 cup (35g) Onion, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) Carrot, sliced
- 1 cup (100g) Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (100g) Green bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cups (1000ml) Water
- 4 Tbsps. (60g) Tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) White sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. (0.6g) Black pepper, ground
- 3 packs (24g) AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tbsps. (20g) Cornstarch, dissolved in
- 1/2 cup (125ml) Water
Procedure
- DEEP-FRY. In a pan, heat oil. Deep-fry tilapia until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil using strainer or colander.
- SAUTÉ. In a separate pan, heat oil. Sauté ginger, onion, carrot, red and green bell pepper until fragrant.
- SIMMER. Add water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar. Mix well then add vinegar. Let simmer without stirring.
- SEASON. Add black pepper and AJI-GINISA®. Mix well. Stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
- SERVE. Transfer tilapia on a plate then pour the prepared sauce. Serve while hot.
Cooking Tips
You may opt to add pineapples and bell peppers to the sauce for added sweetness and a more complex flavor.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Preparation: 10 minutes
Servings:
10
Serving size: 1 slice (75g) fish + 1 cup (200ml) sauce
Products Used
AJINOMOTO Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Mix
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Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving (kcal)
335.7
Carbohydrates (g)
38.0
Proteins (g)
18.9
Fat (g)
11.9
Dietary Fiber (g)
1.4
Calcium (mg)
96.1
Iron (mg)
2.7
Sodium (mg)
592.3
Good to Know Nutrition Facts
Tilapia is rich in Selenium, an antioxidant that helps fight against free-radicals.