ASIAN SAUCE FOR FISH RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. To make the sauce, peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Pick the basil leaves and finely slice the stalks.
  2. Heat a good couple of lugs of oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the garlic and basil stalks. Pierce the chilli once with a knife so it doesn’t explode when frying, then add to the pan. Fry gently until the garlic is soft but not coloured, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the tomatoes and season lightly with sea salt and black pepper, then simmer gently over a low heat for 30 minutes, or until thickened and slightly reduced.
  4. When the time's up, remove the chilli, and break up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, then add a tiny swig of red wine vinegar to give it a little twang.
  5. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7.
  6. Pour the tomato sauce into a 20cm x 30cm roasting tray. Season the fish fillets on both sides with a little salt and pepper, then place on top of the sauce.
  7. Squash the olives, using the base of a jar or something heavy, and remove the stones. Sprinkle into the tray, along with the capers and most of the basil leaves over the fish.
  8. Cook in the oven for around 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through – check by cutting into the thickest part of one or two of the fillets; they should be pearly white and not transparent.
  9. Scatter over the remaining basil leaves. Lovely served with new potatoes and a green salad.

Steps:

• Asian Sauces Orange Sauce for Stir Fry 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons water 5 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons white vinegar 1 orange, zest of General Tao’s Sauce 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup good-quality soy sauce 3 tablespoons white vinegar 4 red chilies or use Pepper flakes (optional) Stir fry Sauce 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup rice wine 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water Sweet and Sour Sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup pineapple juice or 3/4 cup water (I use pineapple juice) 2 teaspoons oil Mongolian Grill Sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup brown sugar Dipping Sauce 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grate 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Basic Chinese White Sauce In a measuring cup, combine: 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, shoyu, or Bragg’s 3/4 cup water 1 Tablspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic (1 small clove) 1 Tablespoon cornstarch Basic Chinese Brown Sauce In a measuring cup, combine: 2 Tbl. soy sauce, shoyu, or Bragg’s 3/4 c. water 0.5 – 1 Tbl. grated ginger 1 tsp. chopped garlic (1 clove) 1 Tbl. cornstarch 1 Tbl. Molasses Spicy Orange Glaze In a measuring cup, combine: 1/2 cup OJ 2 Tbl. soy sauce, shoyu, or Bragg’s 1/3 c. water 1 tsp grated ginger 1-2 tsp. chopped garlic (1-2 cloves) 1 Tbl. cornstarch
• Basic Chinese Sauce 4 ts Soy sauce 1 ts Sesame oil 1 ts Oyster sauce 1 ts Chili paste Basic Asian Brown Sauce 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Chinese Lemon Sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove , minced 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon cold water Peanut Sauce 1 tablespoon peanut butter (i used crunchy) 3 tablespoons skim milk or 3 tablespoons soymilk or 3 tablespoons coconut milk (will do) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon soy sauce or 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon chili sauce or 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 dash chili flakes salt and pepper , to taste Ginger Sauce 1 yellow onion 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup soy sauce Mustard Sauce 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 5 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 garlic cloves, minced Teriyaki Sauce 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced Sriracha Sauce 1 1/2 cups chopped Chili Peppers 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 garlic cloves 2 Tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar) 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup white vinegar Spicy Sushi Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( use vegan mayo to make this sauce vegan) 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 hot red peppers ( jalapeno, serrano, thai, cayenne, etc.) 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons water
• Wasabi Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons wasabi paste or 2 teaspoons wasabi powder 2 tablespoons honey Asian Barbecue Sauce 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ( not seasoned) 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup minced shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 1/3 cup sugar Tabasco Sauce 3 dozen long hot red peppers 1 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon horseradish 1 cup hot vinegar Hoisin Sauce 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon peanut butter or 1 tablespoon black bean paste 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon molasses or 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons sesame oil 20 drops chinese hot sauce ( or habenero or jalapenos) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Asian Plum Sauce 6 cups pitted chopped red plums 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 small onions ( 1/2 cup minced) 1 teaspoon crushed dried chili pepper flakes 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce or 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Thai basil or 1 tablespoon tarragon, minced 1 tablespoon basil, minced Lumpia Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Basic directions: mix ingredients, cook until thickened.