Gemini Fish
Also known as Crispy Fish, Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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Gemini fish is a crispy fried fish tossed with onion, green chilli and soy sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 3, about 40 minutes plus marinating, with video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
16 itemsSoy Sauce1 tbsp
Fish500 grams
Maida1 tbsp
Corn Starch Slurry3 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Egg White1
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Sunflower OilFor Shallow Frying
Onion, Chopped2
Green Chilli, Chopped2
Coriander Powder1 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 | 340kcal | 1020kcal |
| Protein | 40g | 120g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 53g |
| Fat | 12g | 37g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 7.2g |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 9.9g |
Cookd masalas for fish
Method
- 1
Marinate the fish in the ingredients mentioned, except for the cornstarch and maida. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes and upto overnight. Just before deep frying, coat the fish in cornstarch and maida to make a thick, pasty coating.
FishMaidaCorn Starch SlurryTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltEgg WhiteGinger Garlic PasteLemon Juice
- 2
Deep fry on high heat, until crispy, around 3 minutes.
Sunflower Oil
- 3
In a separate pan, add oil. Once hot, add onions and green chillies. Saute for 4-5 minute or until soft and translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Ginger Garlic PasteSunflower OilOnionGreen Chilli
- 4
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Saute for 2 minutes on a medium heat. Deglaze with soy sauce.
Soy SauceTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
- 5
Add the fried fish pieces and toss to combine well. Turn the flame off before adding lemon juice.
Before you start
- How long does Gemini Fish take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Gemini Fish serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Gemini Fish vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Gemini 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 Gemini Fish?
- 500 grams Fish, 1 Egg White, 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Maida, 3 tbsp Corn Starch Slurry, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Gemini Fish?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Gemini Fish?
- About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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