27th July 2022

Jade Perch with Tofu in Sweet & Sour Tomato Stew

RECIPES 40 mins Fish Dish
Prep 10 mins
Cooking 30 mins
Total 40 mins
Servings 4

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  • 250g Jade Perch fillet*, sliced
  • 1 bunch pea sprouts*
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 pkt egg tofu

 

Tomato Stew

  • 150g diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp sliced ginger
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 250ml water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp corn starch solution (1tbsp water with 2 tbsp corn starch)

Tip:

Heat up the cooking pan till hot before adding oil to pan fry the egg tofu.

The Jade Perch Fillet can be substituted with other fish eg. Dory Patin*, Barramundi*, Red Snapper*, Hybrid Grouper*, Golden Pomfret* or Grey Mullet*.

*Local Produce

Step 1

Slice the fish fillet into thin slices and marinate with salt, white pepper, curry powder, ginger and corn starch.

Step 2

Heat up oil in a pan and pan fry the tofu till golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Dust the fish slices with flour and pan fry in oil for 1 - 2 mins. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Heat up the pan with a tbsp of oil. Add in ginger, followed by red onions and bell pepper. Stir fry for 1 - 2 mins. Add in curry powder, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir fry well and add in rice wine vinegar and water. Add in bay leaf and turn to low - medium heat. Continue to simmer for 10 mins.

Step 5

Add in salt, sugar, soy sauce, white pepper and fried tofu. Add in the fish slices and mix well.

Step 6

Add in corn starch solution to thicken the liquid. Sprinkle with pea sprouts to garnish.