Sweet and Sour Monkfish with Deep-Fried Cabbage

Fruity sweet and sour fried monkfish tail served alongside crispy deep-fried shredded Savoy cabbage and shaved scallop roe.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 356.2 kcals 1424.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.7 grams 98.6 grams
Fat 16.1 grams 64.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
125
g
Pineapple
chunks, drained
3
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp divided for the wok
Seafood
1
piece
Monkfish Tail
flesh removed and cut into 2cm chunks
8
piece
Dried Scallop Roes
for garnish
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
chopped
2
cm
Ginger
fresh, grated
4
piece
6
piece
Savoy Cabbage
outer leaves

Steps

  • Toss the monkfish chunks in cornflour and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 15ml oil in a wok and fry the monkfish until crisp on all sides.
  • Drain the monkfish on kitchen paper.
  • Blend pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, and rice wine until smooth.
  • Heat the remaining 15ml oil in the wok and sauté ginger, most of the chilli, and spring onions for 1 minute.
  • Pour the blended sauce into the wok and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Return the monkfish to the pan and stir to coat.
  • Heat a deep fat fryer to 160°C.
  • Shred the cabbage leaves and fry for 1 minute until crisp.
  • Drain cabbage on kitchen paper and season with sugar and sea salt.
  • Serve monkfish topped with cabbage, shaved scallop roe, and remaining aromatics.