Q: What type of fish is best for this recipe?
A: Norwegian cod is recommended for its texture and flavor.
Q: Can I use a different type of starch for the coating?
A: Yes, cornstarch is a good alternative if you don’t have the specified starch.
Q: Is there a substitute for sesame seeds in this recipe?
A: While sesame seeds add a nice touch, they can be omitted or replaced with finely chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
Tomato Sauce Cod Fish Recipe
Notes
Ingredients:
- Norwegian cod: 1 piece
- Tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1.5 grams
- White pepper powder: 1.5 grams
- White sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Starch: 7 tablespoons (divided)
- Egg: 1
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Thaw the cod fish.
- Cut the cod into strips.
- Marinate the cod with salt and white pepper powder to remove any fishy taste.
- Mix 6 tablespoons of starch with one beaten egg until smooth.
- Coat the cod evenly with the starch-egg mixture.
- Fry the cod in medium-hot oil until lightly golden, then refry for extra crispiness.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, sugar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of starch, and half a bowl of water until smooth.
- Heat a little oil in a pan, add the sauce, and cook until it bubbles.
- Add the fried cod to the sauce, stirring well to coat.
- Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds over the dish.
- High in protein from the cod.
- Contains a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the starch and sugar.
- Low in fat, depending on the amount of oil used for frying.
- Provides essential vitamins and minerals from the fish and tomato sauce.
