{"id":2431,"date":"2023-06-10T13:57:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T08:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:36:18","slug":"sizzle-dinner-chilli-fish-basa-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/sizzle-dinner-chilli-fish-basa-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilli Fish: Basa Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>If you\u2019re looking to level up your dinner game, <i>Chilli fish<\/i> is the catch of the day! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with tangy, spicy goodness, this recipe will have you hooked from the first bite.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, let\u2019s talk about our star ingredient \u2013 the fish. For this recipe, we\u2019ll be using Basa, a fish that\u2019s as fun to say as it is to eat. But you can also use Bhetki and once you try <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bhetki chilli<\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Basa Chilli<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll wonder why you haven\u2019t been making this every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ingredients For Chilli Fish<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500g <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtohome.com\/baasa-pangasius-fillet-500g.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basa Fillet <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from FreshToHome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup cornflour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil for frying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large onion, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bell pepper, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 green chillies, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons ketchup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon chilli sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring onions for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Instructions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>1.<br \/>\nPrep the Fish<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. This is where you channel your inner chef and imagine you\u2019re on a cooking show. Go ahead, give a little wave to the imaginary camera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.<br \/>\nBatter Up<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, and pepper. Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add it to the flour mixture. Stir until you have a smooth batter. Dip the fish pieces into the batter, ensuring they\u2019re fully coated. This is the secret to that perfect, golden-brown crunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.<br \/>\nFry Time<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully add the fish pieces. Fry until they\u2019re crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Resist the urge to munch on them right away \u2013 we\u2019ve got more magic to add!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2434\" style=\"width: 465px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2434\" data-attachment-id=\"2434\" data-permalink=\"\/blog\/sizzle-dinner-chilli-fish-basa-recipe\/screenshot-2024-06-26-173923\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png?fit=526%2C347&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"526,347\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Golden armor, fiery heart. This crispy fish is about to get a serious chilli bath in our legendary sauce. Get ready to spice things up!\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Imagine the gentlest kiss of a cloud followed by a flavour explosion. These tender fish pieces are encased in a shatteringly crisp batter, a blank canvas yearning for the fiery embrace of our spicy sauce. Each bite is a symphony of textures and heat, guaranteed to set your tastebuds on fire (in the best way possible). Prepare to be obsessed.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png?fit=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png?fit=526%2C347&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-2434\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923-300x198.png\" alt=\"A plate of batter fried fish for Chinese style chilli fish\" width=\"455\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.freshtohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-173923.png?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl of succulent batter fried fish to make a delectable Chinese-style chilly fish<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>4.<br \/>\nThe\u00a0Flavour\u00a0Explosion<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another pan, heat a tablespoon of oil. Add the chopped onions, bell pepper, garlic, and green chillies. Stir-fry until the veggies are slightly tender. Now, it\u2019s time to transform this dish into a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chilli garlic fish<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> masterpiece. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and chilli sauce. Stir everything together until it\u2019s a beautiful, sticky sauce that clings to every morsel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5.<br \/>\nBringing It All Together<br \/>\n<\/b>Toss the fried fish into the pan with the sauce. Mix gently to ensure each piece is coated in that spicy, tangy goodness. This, my friends, is what makes this dish a <i>chilli fish stir fry<\/i> sensation.<\/p>\n<p><b>6.<br \/>\nFinal Touches<br \/>\n<\/b>Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions for that extra pop of colour and crunch. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Or, if you\u2019re feeling particularly adventurous, eat it straight out of the pan. No judgment here!<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Enjoy!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it \u2013 a simple, delicious, and utterly satisfying <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chilli fish recipe in Chinese style<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a quiet night at home. This dish is so good, that you\u2019ll be making it on repeat. And who knows, you might even start dreaming of your next big catch!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the next time you\u2019re in the mood for something spicy and savoury, remember this <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chilli fish recipe<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a fun and easy way to bring a bit of the ocean\u2019s zest to your dinner table. Happy cooking, and may your meals always be full of flavour and joy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SUBMITTED BY:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Deva Darshan<\/strong> <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FreshToHome Customer, Since 2022<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Lover &amp; Home Chef <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to level up your dinner game, Chilli fish is the catch of the day! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with tangy, spicy goodness, this recipe will have you hooked from the first bite. First things first, let\u2019s talk about our star ingredient \u2013 the fish. 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