Fish Manchurian is the Bruce Lee of the dinner table.
It’s sleek, powerful, and delivers a whammy of flavour that’ll leave you wanting to say “chow mein” over and over again. This dish is a glorious marriage of tender fish, a sweet and spicy sauce that’ll make your eyes water (in the best way possible)
So, ditch the bland fish and chips tonight, and let’s get ready to transform your taste buds into little kung fu masters with this lip-smacking fish Manchurian recipe
Ingredients
- 500g of Boneless Basa Fish Fillets
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup of cornflour
- One egg
- 1 tsp of ginger-garlic paste
- Salt and Pepper
- Oil for Frying
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 diced bell pepper (any colour you like!)
- 2-3 sliced green chillies
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp of chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp of vinegar
- 1 tsp of sugar
Unleash Your Inner Kung Fu Chef: A Step-by-Step Guide
Now that you’ve assembled your culinary arsenal, let’s get cooking!
1.
Prepare the Fishy Foot Soldiers
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornflour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper. Whisk it all together until you have a smooth batter, the consistency of pancake batter. Now, grab your fish fillets and, one by one, dip them into the batter, ensuring they’re fully coated. Imagine you’re coating your fish in a suit of flavourful armour!
2.
Fry the Fish Fury
Heat your oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Think of the oil as a hot spring where your fish will take a quick dip and emerge golden brown and crispy. Once the oil is hot enough (a drop of water should sizzle on contact), gently drop your battered fish pieces in. Fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
Pro Tip: Don’t crowd the pan! Fry the fish in batches to ensure they cook evenly and get that perfect golden-brown exterior.
3.
Create the Fish Manchurian Gravy
Now, for the real magic! In the same pan, you used to fry the fish (because who needs extra dishes, right?), discard most of the oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind. Add your chopped onion, bell pepper, and green chillies, and sauté them until they become soft and fragrant. Imagine them releasing their delicious aromas, like a culinary orchestra warming up.
Next, unleash the flavour bomb! Pour in the soy sauce, tomato ketchup (don’t be surprised, it works!), chilli sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
4.
Serve
Plate your masterpiece, garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped spring onions for a pop of freshness, and prepare to be amazed. Fish Manchurian is the perfect appetizer to tantalize your taste buds or a delightful main course served with steamed rice. But be warned – this dish is so addictive, you might just find yourself going back for seconds (or thirds, we won’t judge).
So, what are you waiting for?
Set sail on this culinary adventure and experience the delicious fusion of Fish Manchurian!
SUBMITTED BY:
Deva Darshan
FreshToHome Customer, Since 2022
Fish Lover & Home Chef