If you’re a fan of bold flavors and a little heat, this Fish Chilli recipe is a must-try for your next meal.
Crispy fried fish coated in a rich, sticky sauce that’s bursting with spice and flavor—it’s a dish that will excite your taste buds with every bite.
Whether you pair it with rice, toss it in a salad, or enjoy it straight from the bowl, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Watch the Fish Chili Recipe video above to see just how easy it is to make. The toughest decision? Deciding what to serve it with!
All the ingredients and step-by-step instructions are listed below.
Fish Chili Ingredients
- 14 oz of Rawas Fish Fillets (Cut into chunks)
- 3 tbsps. of Cornflour
- 1 Egg
- Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp. of Garlic (Chopped)
- 1/4 tbsp. of Ginger (Chopped)
- 1-2 Fresh Red Chillies (Sliced diagonally)
- 1 medium Onion (Cut into cubes)
- 1 medium Green Capsicum (Cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp. of Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp. of Spring Green Onions (Chopped)
- Salt (To taste)
- Black Peppercorns (Crushed and added to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl add the fish and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add 2 tbsps. of cornflour and the egg, then mix. Leaving it to marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a pan add cooking oil over medium-high heat. Then fry the marinated fish until cooked (3-5 minutes).
- In a clean pan add 1 tbsp. of cooking oil and over medium heat add the garlic, ginger, red chillies, onion, green capsicum, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Add to taste, salt and black pepper to the pan in step 4.
- In a small dish add 1 tbsp of cornflour and 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the pan (step 4).
- Mix in the fried fish from step 3 and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Top with spring onions 2 minutes before removing from the heat.
- Serve while hot with rice or on its own.
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