Fish With Tausi

INGREDIENTS:

3/4   kg                      fish fillet (cream dory/maya maya/labahita), cut into 2" sticks
1      block(250g)      tofu, cut into 2" sticks
3      tbsp                   cornstarch
1/4   cup                    chopped onions
1      tbsp                   minced garlic
3      tbsp                   tausi, drained
3      tbsp                   soy sauce
1      pouch(115g)     del monte pineapple tidbits, drained (reserved syrup)
1      tbsp                   cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water



PROCEDURE:

1. Sprinkle fish with 1-1/2 tsp iodized fine salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, deep-fry tofu until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Dredge fish in cornstarch and deep-fry until golden brown. Set aside.

3. Saute onions, garlic and tausi in 1 tbsp oil. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, pineapple syrup and 2 tbsp water. Bring to a quick boil. Add dissolved cornstarch and cook until thicken.

4. Toss in fried fish, tofu and pineapple tidbits. Cook for 2 more minutes or until heated through.


Makes 6 servings.