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

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Schezwan Fish

Name: Schezwan Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: For Boiling Water; 10 grams Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Chopped; ½ cup Bell Peppers, Diced; 500 grams Boneless Fish Fillet, Cubes; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ cup Water; For Deep Frying Groundnut oil; 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Slices; 2 tbsp Cashew (full); ½ cup Onion, Diced; 1 tbsp Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Water; ½ cup Tomato Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Spring Onion, Chopped

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 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 szechuan fish · Non-veg · Dry sides, Noodles & Pasta

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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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

3 people

WaterFor Boiling
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Chopped10 grams
Bell Peppers, Diced½ cup
Boneless Fish Fillet, Cubes500 grams
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Water1 cup
Groundnut oilFor Deep Frying
Groundnut oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Slices2 tbsp
Cashew (full)2 tbsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Tomato Sauce½ cup
Spring Onion, Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, 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	468kcal	1404kcal
Protein	38g	113g
Carbohydrate	29g	87g
Fat	22g	66g
Fibre	3.3g	9.9g
Sugar	9.6g	29g

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
Boneless Fish FilletMaidaCorn FlourSaltSugarBlack 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 oilGingerGarlicCashew (full)OnionCoriander Stems
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 468 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.