Twice Fried Fish

Name: Twice Fried Fish
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon canned tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 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

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon canned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
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

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, sherry, pepper, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Set aside for 20 minutes.
2

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.
3

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.
4

Return fish to the skillet and cook again for 1 minute on each side.