Fish Chilli Basil

Main Ingredients	Basa fish fillets, Fresh red chillies
Cuisine	Thai
Course	Main Course Seafood
Prep Time	0-5 minutes
Cook time	16-20 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Non Veg

Ingredients list for Fish Chilli Basil

• 400 grams Basa fish fillets cut into cubes
• 2 Fresh red chillies
• 4-5 Fresh red chillies
• Cornstarch ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon
• to taste Salt
• to taste Crushed black peppercorns
• for deep-frying Oil 1 tablespoon +
• 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli flakes

Method

1. Combine fish, ¼ cup cornstarch, salt and crushed peppercorns in a bowl and mix well.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a pan. Deep-fry the fish pieces till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil a non-stick pan. Chop red chillies diagonally and add alongwith garlic, mix and sauté well.
4. Add some water and mix. Add soy sauce and chilli flakes, mix well.
5. Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in some water and add. Mix well till the sauce thickens.
6. Add fried fish and mix well. Add crushed peppercorns and torn basil leaves, toss to mix. Let it get heated through.
7. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	1157
Carbohydrates	27.7
Protein	60.4
Fat	89.3
Other Fiber	Calcium- 725.4mg