twice fried fish

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon canned tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a mixing bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, , pepper, soy sauce, sugar and salt. set aside for 20 minutes.
• rub cod filets with 1 tablespoon of oil. heat a large skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. fry fish for 2 minutes on both sides, drain on paper towels, and set aside.
• discard oil from skillet, and add 1 tablespoon of lard. melt over medium heat and add soy sauce mixture, stirring well. dissolve the cornstarch in the water and pour into the skillet, stirring constantly. cook until thickened.
• return fish to the skillet and cook again for 1 minute on each side.