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Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish Recipe

A fun and delicious way to prepare Mandarin fish, shaped like a squirrel.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Mandarin Fish cleaned and scaled
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Clean and scale the Mandarin fish. Make diagonal cuts on both sides.
  2. 2. Coat the fish with cornstarch.
  3. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4. Fry the fish until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5. In a separate pan, mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Pour the sauce over the fried fish and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mandarin Fish, Squirrel-Shaped Fish
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