SWEET AND SOUR FISH 
1 lb. firm white fish
1/2 c. diced onion
1/3 c. diced dried mushrooms, soak in warm water first
2 tbsp. green peas
1 egg white
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. water
4 tbsp. catsup
1 tbsp. wine
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sesame oil
6 c. peanut oil

1. Remove all bones and skin. Cut fish meat crosswise, 2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick. Marinate in egg white, 1 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt. About 1/2 hour.

2. Prepare sauce: sugar, vinegar, water, catsup, wine, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil. Mix in bowl; set aside.

3. Coat fish pieces in cornstarch (1/2 cup); quickly deep fry about 1 minute; drain.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in pan. Fry onion, mushrooms, and sauce; stir until thickened. Add peas and fish, remove from heat. Stir until well blended. Serve immediately.

 

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