Fish Manchurian Recipe Some say Chinese cuisine is 400,000 years old going back to the Peking Man and his use of fire. Some other accounts of the history of Chinese cuisine takes the beginning to the Chinese stone age. However today Chinese cuisine enjoys the distinction of being the most popular in the world. All this furore about Chinese food can make one wonder what is so special about this cuisine. To put it in one word it is wholesome. It has the characteristics of being nutritious, economical, balanced and delicious. It cannot be gainsaid that Chinese food is popular the world over and it can be adapted into our modern lifestyles as the strong link between diet and health of body, mind and spirit is epitomized in Chinese cookery. We all desire harmony in our lives and this works on the ancient Taoist principle of Yin and Yang in which balance and contrast are the key. Each Chinese dish reflects a balance of taste, texture, aroma and colour. Be it sweet, sour, pungent, hot, salty or spicy – all the six basic flavours are incorporated deftly in all Chinese dishes. Prep Time : 26-10 minutes Cook time : 26-30 minutes Serve : 4 Level Of Cooking : Moderate Taste : Spicy
eNJOY LIVE MUSIC EVERYDAY 7 PM - 11 PM Ingredients for Crispy Chilli Fish Recipe 1.
Basa Fish Fillets 4
9.
2.
Dried Red Chillies soaked 8-10
10. Oil 1/2 tablespoon + for deep-frying
Baking soda a pinch
3.
Salt to taste
11. Garlic chopped 1 tablespoon
4.
White pepper powder to taste
12. Ginger chopped 1 tablespoon
5.
Paprika powder 2 teaspoons
13. Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
6.
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
14. Spring onion greens chopped 4-5 stalks
7.
Refined flour (maida) 1/2 cup
15. Sesame seeds (til) for garnishing
8.
Cornflour 1/4 cup
Method Step 1 Cut fish fillets into medium cubes and put into a bowl. Add salt, pepper powder, paprika powder and one tablespoon lemon juice and rub well on the fish cubes. Set aside to marinate for ten to fifteen minutes. Step 2 Mix refined flour, cornflour, salt, pepper powder and baking soda in another bowl. Add sufficient water gradually and mix well to make a thick and smooth batter. Step 3 Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Dip marinated fish cubes in the batter, slide into hot oil and deep-fry till golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Step 4 Grind red chillies with little water to a smooth paste. Step 5 Heat half tablespoon oil in a non-stick wok, add garlic and ginger and sautĂŠ till fragrant. Step 6 Add soy sauce and red chilli paste and mix well. Add little water and mix well. Step 7 Add salt and pepper powder and mix well. Add fried fish and toss to mix. Add remaining lemon juice and mix lightly. Step 8 Add half the spring onion greens and toss well. Step 9 Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds and remaining spring onion greens.
Recipe by Chef Bisht SCF-146/37, HUDA Commercial Complex, Delhi Badarpur Border, Near Main Mathura Road-121003 E-mail: gm.tiffins@yahoo.co.in Visit us at : www.lecheftiffins.com, www.lechef.in Mob : 9810302505, 9310302505