Indonesian Hot Sour Fish Recipes

SPICY INDONESIAN FISH

Steps:

• Scatter 1/2 onion in 10x6 inch glass baking dish.
• Place fish on top of onion pieces.
• Mix soy sauce, lime juice,coriander, red pepper, turmeric, salt and pepper.
• Pour over fish.
• Turn fish to coat with marinade.
• Cover with remaining onion slices.
• Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for several hours (3).
• Turn fish over again in marinade.
• Cover lightly with plastic wrap.
• Microwave on high power for 6 minutes.
• Rotate dish and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Remove fish to platter.
• Serve marinade as sauce if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR FISH

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.