How long does Chilli Fish take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Fish serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chilli Fish spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chilli Fish?

300 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes), 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 5 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Fish?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Fish?

About 309 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Fish

Name: Chilli Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 Egg White; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Water; ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens); For Garnish Spring Onion (greens); 300 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes); 5 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Corn Flour

Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Total50 min

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Serves3

Per serving309 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Chilli fish: boneless fish double-fried and tossed with onion, capsicum and a red chilli, soy and vinegar sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 50 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for3 servings

Salt½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Egg White1
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Green Capsicum, Diced½ cup
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Water4 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens)¼ cup
Spring Onion (greens)For Garnish
Fish (Boneless Cubes)300 grams
Corn Flour6 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tsp

Contains: egg, wheat, soya, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	309kcal	927kcal
Protein	23g	68g
Carbohydrate	25g	75g
Fat	13g	38g
Fibre	1.7g	5.1g
Sugar	5.4g	16g

Cookd masalas for fish (boneless cubes)

Method

1
Add the fish pieces to a bowl. Add salt, pepper, ginger garlic paste and egg white. Mix it to combine.
SaltGinger Garlic PasteBlack Pepper PowderEgg WhiteFish (Boneless Cubes)
2
Add the cornstarch and mix to form a coating.
Corn Flour
3
Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry on medium heat for 4 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden brown. Take it out of the oil.
Sunflower Oil
4
Turn up the heat to high. Add the fish back into the oil, and fry for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
5
Heat oil in a pan.
Sunflower Oil
6
Add ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute for a few seconds until it turns aromatic. Add onion and capsicum, and saute on high heat for 30 seconds. Mix all the sauces together in a small bowl. Add the prepared sauce mixture to the pan.
GarlicGingerOnionGreen CapsicumTomato SauceVinegarRed Chilli PowderWaterGreen ChilliRed Chilli SauceSoy Sauce
7
Add the fried fish. Mix to coat.
8
Mix the cornstarch and water together. Add the cornstarch slurry, mixing it well once before adding. Heat until it thickens, then add the chopped spring onions.
WaterSpring Onion (greens)Corn Flour
9
Serve, garnished with chopped spring onions.
Spring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Chilli Fish take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Fish serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Fish vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chilli Fish spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Fish?: 300 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes), 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 5 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Fish?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Fish?: About 309 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.