Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce is famous in various Asian culinary cultures, including Indonesia, Thailand, and China, because of its balanced taste of sour, sweet, and savory which pampers the tongue.

Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a main course that combines fried gourami fish with delicious sweet and sour sauce.

Hello everyone, who likes gourami dishes, come here and cheer! Gourami has a delicious taste even though it is made into various dishes, especially main courses. You will love the main course Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce because it is delicious and the texture of the gourami is soft so that you can chew it easily.

Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of gourami with the tangy and sweet notes of a classic Asian-inspired sauce. This main course is popular for its balanced taste, combining savory, sweet, and slightly tart elements that please the palate.

To make Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce, you can buy the ingredients at the supermarket. The main ingredient for making this main course is gourami fish. The other ingredients are Lemon juice, Salt, All-purpose flour, Cornstarch, Garlic powder, White pepper, Mushroom powder, Water, and Cooking oil.

The ingredients for making the sauce are Garlic, Onion, Green bell pepper, Pineapple, Curly red pepper, Brown sugar, Oyster sauce, Tomato sauce, Chili sauce, Salt, Pepper, Mushroom powder, Water, and Cornstarch.

There are 2 steps to cooking this main course, the first is preparing the fried gourami, and cooking the sauce. First steps, cut gourami fish into cubes-sized, and marinate the fish bone and meat with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Combine all the dry ingredients. Stir until evenly mixed. Next, put the cubed fish one by one in a dry mixture. make sure the fish is evenly spreadly coated, and fry it. The second step is to mix all the sauce ingredients and wait until cooked.

What is special about this main course?

Perfect Balance of Flavors

One of the main features of Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce is its perfect balance of flavors. The sauce used combines sweet and sour flavors well, creating a refreshing sensation in the mouth. The taste of the sour and sweet sauce combines with the savory taste of the crispy fried gourami, making every bite taste special.

Unique Texture

The texture of the main course is also an attraction in itself. Fried gourami produces a crispy outer layer while the inside remains soft and juicy. When combined with sweet and sour sauce, this main course provides different yet harmonious textures, making it very satisfying to eat.

Presentation Flexibility

Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a main course that is very flexible in presentation. You can serve this main course with warm white rice, noodles, or even grilled vegetables, making it suitable for various occasions, whether family lunches, formal dinners, or parties.

Easy to Prepare

Even though it looks luxurious, preparing for this main course is relatively easy. Frying gourami doesn’t take long, and the sweet and sour sauce can be made with simple ingredients that are often readily available in the kitchen. This makes Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce a practical but still special choice for everyday dishes.

Nutritional Values of Gourami

High Protein: Gourami fish is a high source of protein, which is important for the growth and repair of body tissue as well as for optimal immune function.

Healthy Fats: Gourami contains healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role in heart health and brain function.

B Vitamins: Gourami is rich in B vitamins such as B12 and niacin, which are important for energy production and nerve health.

Minerals: Contains essential minerals such as phosphorus and selenium which support bone health and immune function.

Nutritional Values of Sauce

Vitamins and Minerals: Ingredients like bell peppers, tomatoes, and pineapples add vitamins A and C, along with other antioxidants that support immune function and skin health.

Sodium: oyster sauce and other condiments can contribute to the sodium content, which should be moderated, especially for those monitoring their salt intake.

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Ingredients of Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce

• 2 lb Gourami fish separate the bones and meat: you can replace gourami fish with other fish, such as dori or tuna
• 1 Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¼ cup Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• ½ tsp White pepper
• 2 tsp Mushroom powder
• 2 tbsp Water
• Cooking oil

Sauce

• 2 clove Garlic minced
• ½ Onion
• ½ Green bell pepper
• ½ cup Pineapple cut into small pieces
• 3 Curly red pepper thinly sliced
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• ½ tbsp Oyster sauce
• 4 tbsp Tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp Chili sauce
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Pepper
• ½ tsp Mushroom powder
• ½ cup Water
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water

How to Make Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce

First, pierce the back of the head to the tail with a skewer until the fish’s body curves. meanwhile, then cut meat into cubes-sized.

Then marinate the fish bone and meat with lime juice, salt, and pepper. let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and stir until evenly mixed.

After 15 minutes, take it out of the fridge and add ¼ cup of dry mixture and 2 tbsp water to the marinated fish. Stir until combined.

Next, put the cubed fish one by one in a dry mixture. make sure the fish is evenly spreadly coated. do it in batches.

After that, heat oil in a pan until it’s very hot, and fry the bone and meat fish until golden brown in several batches. then, remove and drain.

Sauce

First, heat oil in a pan over medium heat, saute the garlic and sliced onion until slightly softened.

Add green bell pepper and curly red pepper, then cook briefly, add tomato sauce, chili sauce, and oyster sauce, and stir until combined.

Then, add seasoning salt, pepper, mushroom powder, and brown sugar. stir again and pour water and pineapple into the sauce mixture. cook until boiled.

After that, add the cornstarch solution then cook until the sauce thickens turn off the heat.

Last, arrange the fish bone on a plate, arrange the fish meat on top, and drizzle with sweet and sour sauce.

To enjoy this main course, it is suitable to be eaten with cooked rice. Cooked rice is a classic choice that always goes well with a variety of main dishes, including Fried Gourami with Sweet and Sour Sauce. The simplicity of white rice helps balance the tangy taste of the sweet and sour sauce.

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