Litchi Fish
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Litchi Fish recipe, a perfect blend of crispy-fried fish fillets and the natural sweetness of litchis. Featuring tender fish pieces coated in a lightly spiced batter and fried to golden perfection, this dish is then tossed in a luscious honey-soy sauce with a hint of heat from red chili flakes. The surprise ingredient, juicy litchis, adds a refreshing burst of flavor, making this recipe truly unique. Simple to prepare in under 40 minutes, this Asian-inspired fusion dish is ideal as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice for a delightful main course. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a visually stunning and palate-pleasing treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fish fillets (such as basa or cod)
- 15 pieces Litchis (fresh or canned, pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Cornflour
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish, finely chopped)
Instructions
Clean and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the batter by whisking together cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add a splash of water if needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
Coat the fish pieces in the batter, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully drop in the battered fish pieces, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
If using fresh litchis, peel and pit them. If using canned litchis, drain them of excess syrup and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix honey, rice vinegar, a splash of soy sauce, and red chili flakes to create the sauce base.
In a clean frying pan, add the prepared sauce base along with the litchis. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat until the litchis are warmed through and coated in the sauce.
Add the fried fish to the pan with the litchis and gently toss to coat the fish with the sauce without breaking the pieces.
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm as an appetizer or with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 728.8 g | 934% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.2 g | 531% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 3357 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 103.0 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2059 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
