Chinese mixtures of spicy, sweet and sour flavours are particularly successful with fish, and dinner is ready in minutes.
ingredients
serves 4
4 white fish fillets,such as cod, haddock or hoki (about 6 ounce each)
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
4 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame or sunflower oil
3 scallions, shredded
1 tsp finely chopped root ginger
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound baby corn cobs, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp dry sherry or apple juice
1 tsp sugar
salt and black pepper
method
1. Toss the fish in the five-spice powder and cornstarch to coat.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet or wok and stir-fry the onions, ginger mushrooms and corn cobs for about 1 minute. Add the fish and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, turning once.
3. Mix together the soy sauce, sherry and sugar then pour over the fish. Simmer for 2 minutes, adjust the seasoning, then serve with noodles and stir-fried vegetables.
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