Schezwan Fish
Non-veg · Dry sides, Noodles & Pasta
Dry sidesNoodles & PastaSnacks & StartersHigh proteinDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Schezwan fish of batter-fried fish cubes tossed with Kashmiri chilli paste, garlic, cashews and capsicum. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
19 itemsSalt¾ tsp
WaterFor Boiling
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Chopped10 grams
Boneless Fish Fillet, Cubes500 grams
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Groundnut oilFor Deep Frying
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Cashew (full)2 tbsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Bell Peppers, Diced½ cup
Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce½ cup
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp
Garlic, Slices2 tbsp
Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, 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 | 464kcal | 1392kcal |
| Protein | 38g | 113g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g | 85g |
| Fat | 22g | 66g |
| Fibre | 3.2g | 9.6g |
| Sugar | 9.4g | 28g |
Cookd masalas for boneless fish fillet
Method
- 1
Heat water in pan, add water and bring it to a boil. Add the kashmiri chillies and boil it for 5 minutes. Reserve a little chilli water. Strain the chillies and transfer it to a blender. Add water if necessary and blend it to a fine paste and keep it aside.
WaterKashmiri Dry Red ChilliBell Peppers
- 2
To a bowl, add the fish cubes, maida, cornflour, salt, sugar, msg and black pepper powder. Mix till the fish is coated well
SaltBoneless Fish FilletMaidaCorn FlourSugarBlack Pepper PowderWater
- 3
Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry till it is golden brown and keep it aside
Groundnut oil
- 4
Heat a wok, add oil Add chopped ginger and garlic and saute for a few seconds Add the cashew nuts, diced onion and capsicum and toss well on a high flame for a few seconds
Groundnut oilGingerCashew (full)OnionCoriander StemsGarlic
- 5
Add the chilli paste and cook it well for a minute Add soy sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. Mix well till all ingredients combine evenly
WaterTomato SauceSaltBlack Pepper Powder
- 6
Add the fried fish, and toss till it is evenly coated with the sauce. Add chopped spring onions and toss on a high flame and take it off the flame. Serve it hot garnished with spring onions
Spring Onion
Before you start
- How long does Schezwan Fish take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Schezwan Fish serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Schezwan Fish vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Schezwan Fish spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Schezwan Fish?
- 500 grams Boneless Fish Fillet, 10 grams Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, ½ cup Tomato Sauce, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tbsp Garlic, 1 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Schezwan Fish?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Schezwan Fish?
- About 464 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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