Litchi Fish

Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Litchi Fish recipe, a perfect blend of crispy-fried fish fillets and the natural sweetness of litchis. Featuring tender fish pieces coated in a lightly spiced batter and fried to golden perfection, this dish is then tossed in a luscious honey-soy sauce with a hint of heat from red chili flakes. The surprise ingredient, juicy litchis, adds a refreshing burst of flavor, making this recipe truly unique. Simple to prepare in under 40 minutes, this Asian-inspired fusion dish is ideal as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice for a delightful main course. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a visually stunning and palate-pleasing treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fish fillets (such as basa or cod)
• 15 pieces Litchis (fresh or canned, pitted)
• 2 tablespoons Cornflour
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish, finely chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Clean and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, prepare the batter by whisking together cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add a splash of water if needed to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.

Step 3

Coat the fish pieces in the batter, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully drop in the battered fish pieces, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5

If using fresh litchis, peel and pit them. If using canned litchis, drain them of excess syrup and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix honey, rice vinegar, a splash of soy sauce, and red chili flakes to create the sauce base.

Step 7

In a clean frying pan, add the prepared sauce base along with the litchis. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat until the litchis are warmed through and coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Add the fried fish to the pan with the litchis and gently toss to coat the fish with the sauce without breaking the pieces.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm as an appetizer or with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1551.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6971.8

Total Fat 728.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 469.5mg	0%
Sodium 3356.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 49.9g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 1053.8IU	0%
Calcium 166.7mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2058.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.9%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 4.5%