Filipino Sweet and Sour Tilapia [Tilapia na Maasim at Matamis]
Servings: servings
Filipino Sweet and Sour Tilapia is a delightful dish with a vibrant, tangy sauce made with orange juice, soy sauce, and colorful vegetables.
Equipment
Ingredients
The Dredging Mixture
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 15 g cornstarch
- 4 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
The Fish
- 680 g tilapia fillets about 4 fillets (can also use whole and fillet)
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
The Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 carrot cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 3 garlic clove minced
- 1 Tbsp. ginger thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- cilantro chopped for garnish
The Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
Instructions
The Preparation
- Gather your ingredients. Start by preparing enough rice for the servings wanted. Continue the recipe while the rice cook. It should be done by the time you are finished.
- If you are using whole tilapias, you have to add more time as you need to cut the fillets out of the fish. I recommend watching this video for a guide : How To Fillet Tilapia! by Dexter Outdoors.
The Fish
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 60 g all-purpose flour, 15 g cornstarch, 4 garlic clove, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper.
- Place your 680 g tilapia fillets in a bowl, add 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Coat each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
The Vegetables
- Cut the following vegetables: deseed and cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 carrot, slice 1 yellow onion, mince 3 garlic clove, thinly slice 1 Tbsp. ginger, slice 2 green onions.
The Sauce
- In another mixing bowl, mix 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
The Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tilapia until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté 1 yellow onion, 3 garlic clove, and 1 Tbsp. ginger until fragrant.
- Then proceed to add 1 red bell pepper, 1 carrot, and 2 green onions, cooking until crisp-tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables, stirring until thickened.
The Serving
- Combine the sauce over the tilapia, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve over steamed rice to create the perfect Filipino Sweet and Sour Tilapia recipe.