Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet

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Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet is a beloved Chinese dish, often associated with Cantonese cuisine, featuring tender pieces of fish fillet coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce. The sauce typically combines vinegar, sugar, and ketchup or tomato paste, and the dish is frequently garnished with colorful bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and onions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of protein from the fish and carbohydrates from the batter and sauce, though it can be moderate to high in fat due to deep-frying. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamin C from the bell peppers and pineapple, along with some omega-3 fatty acids from the fish, with a calorie range roughly between 400 to 600 calories per serving depending on portion size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a staple at festive gatherings and banquets in China, symbolizing abundance and joy, and its sweet and sour profile is believed to stimulate the appetite. Nutritionally, the use of pineapple not only adds a refreshing flavor but also contains bromelain, an enzyme that can aid in digestion, making the dish both flavorful and functional.