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 312 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: 300 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes); ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Egg White; 5 tbsp Corn Flour; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 3 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Water; ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens); For Garnish Spring Onion (greens)

50 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chili fish, fish chilli · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

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

Contains: egg, wheat, soya, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	312kcal	936kcal
Protein	23g	69g
Carbohydrate	26g	77g
Fat	13g	38g
Fibre	1.8g	5.4g
Sugar	5.6g	17g

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.
Fish (Boneless Cubes)SaltBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic PasteEgg White
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.
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.
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.
GingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnionGreen CapsicumRed Chilli SauceTomato SauceSoy SauceVinegarRed Chilli PowderWater
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.
Corn FlourWaterSpring Onion (greens)
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 312 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.