Step 1

Turn the heat of the wok or pan on high and pour a generous amount of oil in the pan to cover the base.

Step 2

When hot, add the fish in to fry for 15 minutes or until golden brown on one side.

Step 3

Flip and fry for another 15 minutes or until golden brown as well. When done, transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Clean the wok or pan and add 2 tbsp oil in on medium heat.

Step 5

Pour in the onions to cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic in. Stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 6

Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, potato starch, sugar, chicken bouillon powder and salt together.

Step 7

Add the tomatoes to the aromatics and mix for 1 minute before adding in the water. Stir until well combined.

Step 8

Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the tomato sauce on top of the fried fish when ready to eat and enjoy with rice!