Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Oil, for deep-frying
• Sweet and Sour sauce, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup small diced onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup duck sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 to 4 tablespoons raw sugar, or white, brown, or purple
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Mix the cornstarch and flour together. Season the snapper with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and dredge in the flour mixture. Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F, and fry fish until golden, toss directly into hot sauce, and serve.
2. Put a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onions, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and duck sauce. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, add water to desired consistency if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.