Japanese-style fish: Your new holiday table favorite

Japanese-style fish is a unique alternative to the classic Greek-style fish. Its full, expressive flavor and delicate texture make it increasingly popular among enthusiasts. Soft pieces of fish surrounded by aromatic pancake batter and immersed in a vegetable-tomato sauce are an excellent choice for both the holiday table and everyday dinners. Moreover, its preparation is quick, simple, and does not require hard-to-find ingredients.

Discover the recipe for Japanese-style fish, which wins the hearts of gourmets thanks to its versatility and simplicity. Surprise your guests with a modern approach to traditional fish dishes!

Japanese-style fish is a dish that combines the juiciness of fillets, crispy pancake batter, and the delicacy of vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce. Its greatest advantage is its versatility—it tastes excellent both cold and hot. Therefore, it’s perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or even as part of a party buffet.

Ingredients:

• 1.3 lbs of pollock fillets (or another white fish),
• 3 halves of pickled bell peppers,
• 3 pickled cucumbers,
• 3 large onions,
• Oil for frying.

For the pancake batter:

• 1 egg,
• ½ cup of water,
• ½ cup of flour,
• Salt and pepper.

For the marinade:

• 4 tablespoons of tomato paste,
• ½ cup of water,
• 2 tablespoons of oil,
• 4 tablespoons of distilled vinegar,
• 3 tablespoons of sugar,
• 1 teaspoon of salt,
• ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika.

Preparation:

1. Cut the fillets into approximately 2-inch portions.
2. Prepare the pancake batter by mixing all ingredients.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Coat each piece of fish in the batter and fry on both sides until golden brown.
4. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
5. Slice the onion into feathers, and the bell peppers and cucumbers into strips.
6. Add the onions to the pan and sauté. Then add the bell peppers and cucumbers. Pour the prepared marinade over everything and bring to a boil.
7. On a platter, layer the fried fish and vegetables in the marinade.

Japanese-style fish is a dish that is sure to delight the whole family. It is not only tasty but also healthy and easy to prepare. Try this recipe and see for yourself!