Sweet & Sour Pampano with Pine
Make an easy-to-cook holiday dish that every guest will love. This Sweet & Sour Pompano with Pine combines crispy fried white pompano, bell peppers, and onions. Simmered in a sweet-tangy sauce using DEL MONTE Original Blend Ketchup, reserved pineapple syrup, and DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks, it delivers a glossy finish that perfectly balances the savory fish with a bright pineapple sweetness.
Recipe Details
Category Fish & Seafood
Servings 8
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 kg pompano, white, approximately 2 pcs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups oil
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup onion, red, quartered
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, red, sliced into 3/4-inch squares
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, green, sliced into 3/4-inch squares
- 6 tbsp vinegar
- 6 tbsp sugar, white
- 1 cup DEL MONTE Original Blend Ketchup (320 g)
- 1 cup water
- reserved pineapple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks (227 g), drained, reserve syrup
Cooking Tools Needed
Can Opener , Measuring Cups , Spatula , Chopping Board , Measuring Spoons , Tongs , Knife , PanCooking Skills Needed
Boiling , Simmering , Frying , Slicing , SautéingDirections
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1.
Coat the fish with cornstarch, then fry until golden brown. Set aside. (600 sec)
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2.
In another pan, sauté the onion and bell peppers until aromatic. Set aside. (300 sec)
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3.
Using the same pan, add the vinegar, sugar, DEL MONTE Original Blend Ketchup, water, reserved pineapple syrup, dissolved cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until thick. (300 sec)
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4.
Add the fried fish, sautéed vegetables, and DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks
Lusog Notes
This pineapple-infused dish provides protein and vitamin B1 to help repair body tissues and support normal muscle function.
Chef's Tips
Using a knife, make shallow cuts on both sides of the pompano to help it cook evenly and achieve a crispier texture when fried.
Recipe Reviews
- Very Good!! My Family loved it! Thanks for the great post!!" M. Angeles
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Recipe Details
Category Fish & Seafood
Servings 8
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Lusog Notes
This pineapple-infused dish provides protein and vitamin B1 to help repair body tissues and support normal muscle function.
Chef's Tips
Using a knife, make shallow cuts on both sides of the pompano to help it cook evenly and achieve a crispier texture when fried.
Recipe Reviews
- Very Good!! My Family loved it! Thanks for the great post!!" M. Angeles