Laotian

Garlic and Paprika Laotian Crispy Fried Fish

Name: Garlic and Paprika Laotian Crispy Fried Fish
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 2 whole fish (e.g., tilapia), scaled and gutted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 red chili, sliced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp paprika

A bold and smoky variation with additional garlic and paprika for depth of flavor.

27 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix minced garlic and paprika into the batter.
Mix flour, cornstarch, and egg to make a batter. Dip fish in batter.
Heat oil in a pan. Fry fish until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili.
Serve fish with the sauce on the side.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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