To Cook
Heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat in a pot, then sauté the chopped shallots, garlics, red chillies and red capsicums for about 5 mins.
Add in all sauce ingredients and bring to boil. Allow sauce to simmer for approx. 5 mins or until slightly reduced.
Stir in flour solution and let simmer until thickened, about 1 min.
Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook for another 1 min or until fragrant, then reduce heat to the lowest to keep warm until ready to serve.
Heat oil in a wok to deep fry the whole fish. Coat fish with flour and carefully slide into the hot oil. Deep fry until the side facing down is crispy and browned.
Flip the fish and continue frying until the other side is crispy and browned. Remove fish to a plate lined with paper towels.
Allow excess oil to be soaked and transfer fish to a serving plate. Top the crispy fish with the Thai basil chilli sauce and serve immediately.
Deep-Fry
Chinese Spring Rolls
To Prepare Egg Rolls
Marinade minced pork with 1 tsp light soy sauce and 1tsp corn flour for 10 mins.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-01.jpg
Heat up frying pan with 1 tbsp oil, sauté the minced pork till 85% cooked and push them to the side.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-02.jpg
Toss in the garlic, ginger and fungus. Fry fir 1 min.
Add in cabbage and carrot and continue to fry till cabbage and carrot is soften.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-05.jpg
Add in rice wine, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame seed oil and pepper. Stir til all are well mixed.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-07.jpg
Dish up and set aside to cool.
Prepare egg roll wrappers. Keep them cover with a damp kitchen towel as you work.
Take 1 piece of wrapper, scoop 1 tablespoon of the filling onto one corner.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-08.jpg
Fold the bottom over the filling. Fold both sides and start rolling up tightly. Once reached 2” before the top corner, wet it with corn flour slurry before sealing. Place seam side down.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-09.jpg
Heat enough oil in a medium pot. Once oil temperature reached 175C, fry 3-4 of egg rolls for 6-8 mins under medium heat. Drain away excess oil on wire rack.https://asianinspirations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/R002984-Chinese-Egg-Roll-11.jpg
Serve with sweet chilli sauce.