BAMBOO FISH

BAMBOO FISH 

Bamboo Fish is a lovely Presentation of sliced fried fish flavored with cumin , pepper powder, green scallion and cilantro .

My inspiration for this recipes comes from our famous Szechwan Cuisine food joint "Peter Chang 

We always lov the taste of Bamboo Fish  after all we are all BONG
So I decided to prepare at home 
I found recipes after that i decided to tweak with and the result was Fabulous and Delicious

INGREDIENTS

Fish Fillets-8pcs 

Each piece was about lengthwise.You can also use the fillets of fish like Bhetki if in India or cod,Tilapia,Flounder when bhetki is not available.

Ginger minced -2tsp
scallions /green onions- 1/2cup chopped
white pepper powder-2tbsp
scallions -1/2 cup

Marinade the fish with the above items.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on them.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.

For the Batter

2 cups Flour
2tbsp baking soda
salt to taste
1tbsp black pepper
2 eggs
2cups water
1cup cooking oil
1/2 cup corn flour

For the sauce 

Dry chili peppers-15pcs chopped 

Chili oil -1tbsp

Sichuan peppercorns -2tbsp
Cumin powder-2tbsp
Cilantro chopped -1 cups
Onion chopped -2 medium sized 

Boiled Bamboo shoots - 2ounces cut into thin slices
Salt & sugar as per taste 

Scallions- 1/2 cup 

METHOD

Take a bowl and add  flour, cornflour, baking soda,salt, black pepper, eggs, oil and water .

Whisk to make a smooth batter .
Keep aside for 15 minutes with cover.

Dip each piece of fish in the batter to coat and deep fry till golden brown in medium flame.

Remove the fish  to a paper towel lined plate when both sides are crispy

Meanwhile start the sauce heat a pan with chili oil and add chopped onion wait till turns golden color.

Then add dried chili ,half scallions and half cilantro .
Cook as soon as they become aromatic & turn off the heat 

As soon as all the fish is done, transfer the pieces to the pan with the sauce mixture. 
Immediately add the salt; stir-fry constantly as you add the ground Sichuan peppercorns and the cumin, giving the pan a few shakes to toss .

Increase the heat to high add the cilantro, bamboo shoots and the remaining scallion greens. 
As soon as you smell the new addition of cilantro and scallions, remove the pan from the heat.

Serve hot.