Crispy Cod With Skordalia And Sweet Sour Beets Recipes

CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• Toss fish pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch in medium bowl to coat.
• Mix flour, 3 tablespoons oil, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl.
• gradually add water, whisking until batter is smooth.
• Pour batter over fish and stir to coat.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce and 1/8 teaspoon salt in small bowl to blend.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add ginger and lemon peel and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds, remove and discard garlic clove.
• Add bell pepper and stir-fry just to heat through, about 30 seconds.
• Add pineapple juice mixture and pineapple chunks and cook until sauce is thick and clear, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
• Heat 4 cups oil in wok or deep medium saucepan to 375°F.
• Add batter-coated fish pieces to oil in batches and fry until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to paper towel-lined dish and drain.
• Reheat oil if necessary between batches.
• Arrange fish on platter.
• Reheat sauce briefly, spoon over fish and serve.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND SOUR BEETS

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, over high heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vinegar. Mix well and bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in butter. When butter is melted stir in beets. Cook until beets are heated through.