Fried Fish in Homemade Fish Sauce

Ingredients:

Whole Fish (I used "Grouper") - 1

Ginger & Garlic Paste - 3 Tsp

Chilli Powder - 2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp

Lemon / Lime Juice - 1/2 Cup

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

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Finely Chopped Onions - 1 Cup

Finely Chopped Tomatoes - 2 (Medium Sized)

Fresh Orange Juice - 1 Tbsp

Tomato Paste - 1 Tbsp

Tomato Ketchup - 2 Tbsp

Sweet Soy Sauce - 1 Tbsp

Freshly Ground Pepper - to taste

Crushed Dried Herbs (Oregano, Basil & Marjoram) - 2 Tsp

Sugar - 1/2 Tsp (Optional)

Salt to taste

Water as needed

Method:

1. Clean the fish and put few gashes on either sides. Mix first set of ingredients (except Oil) and prepare the marination. Marinate the fish well and set aside.

2. After about an hour, fry the fish until it is done and place on paper towel. Reserve the remaining marination.

3. Blend the chopped tomato and make a puree. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and add chopped onions. Saute till golden brown.

4. Next add the tomato puree along with the rest of the ingredients mentioned in the second set. Add the remaining marination too. Mix well and simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has reached desired thickness.

5. Adjust the seasoning and remove from heat.

6. Place the fried fish on your serving platter and pour the sauce over it. Serve hot.