Ingredients

• 500 g - fish steaks
• 1 small finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp chilli paste
• 1/2 tsp - ajinomoto (MSG) (Optional)
• 1/2 tbsp - soy sauce
• 1 tbsp - vinegar
• 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp - corn flour + water (mix both and keep aside)
• 3 tbsp - chopped spring onions
• water as required
• salt to taste
• For Marination:
• 1 tsp - lime juice
• 1/2 tsp - pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp - salt

How to Make Szechwan Hot Fish

• Marinate the fish with lime juice, salt and pepper powder and keep aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry them till golden brown on either side. Drain onto an absorbent paper and keep aside.
• Strain the oil and keep aside for further use.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the strained oil in a pan.
• Add the chopped onion, garlic and ginger and saute for 10 seconds on high heat.
• Add the chilli paste, ajinomoto (if you are using it), soy sauce and vinegar and mix well.
• Add the water and adjust the seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Drop the fried fish into it and cook till the gravy starts to boil.
• Add the corn flour mixture and stir well.
• When the gravy thickens to your requirement, switch off heat and transfer to a serving plate.
• Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve with rice or noodles.
• Recipe Courtesy: Mareena's Recipe Collections