Fried Fish With Mango Salad

Golden and crispy on the outside with tender, flaky fish inside, this Fried Fish with Mango Salad is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors in every bite. The sweet and tangy mango salad adds a refreshing crunch that perfectly complements the savory fish, making it a light yet satisfying meal.

INGREDIENTS:

Mango Salad

• 1 green Mango, cut into Julienne
• 1 medium Red Onion, cut into slices
• 1 small Red Chili, cut into slices
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• Handful of Cilantro, chopped coarsely
• 2 tsp Thai Fish Sauce
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Fried Fish

• 1 Whole Red Snapper, cleaned
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 tbsp all-Purpose Flour

PROCEDURE:

1. Prepare the mango salad first. In a mixing bowl, add the mango, cilantro, red onions, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red chili. Mix everything and set it aside. 
2. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel.
3. Make 3 vertical slits down each side of the fish. Season each side with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some flour on both sides of the fish.
4. Pan-fry the fish until brown and crispy.
5. Transfer the fish to a plate with a paper towel to remove excess oil. 
6. To assemble, put the fish into a serving dish and top it with mango salad.