Sweet and Sour Fish Recipe | Authentic Banjar Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (snapper or grouper), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp palm sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish