Deep-Fried Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce

600g whole fish, preferably siakap
1/2 tsp salt
A little cornflour
Oil for deep-frying
1 onion, shredded
1/2 cup shredded raw mango
3 bird's eye chillies, chopped

Sauce ingredients
3 tbsp Thai chilli sauce
1 tbsp plum sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp sugar
2-3 tbsp water

Clean and scale the fish. Cut two deep slits on each side of the body and lightly season with salt and sprinkle with some cornflour.
Heat oil in a wok until hot. Fry the fish until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain from oil and place fish on a serving platter.

Reheat wok with a little oil. Add sauce ingredients and bring to a brief bil.
Pour sauce over the fish and garnish with onion, shredded mango and chillies. Serve immediately.