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Scale the pomfret and remove the
entrails.
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Wash well with salt water.
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Remove the head and slit in half,
taking care not to break the skin.
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Fillet the fish and score lengthwise
and cross wise, taking care not to cut through the skin.
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In a plate, mix 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2
teaspoon sugar, 1 egg white, 3 tablespoons corn flour and 3
tablespoons water.
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Marinate the fillets and the fish head
for 15-20 minutes.
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Clean and shred the cucumber, chili
and spring onions.
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Cut the coriander leaves into 3 cm
lengths.
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Mix 1/2 cup water, tomato sauce,
vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons corn
flour.
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Coat seasoned fish with corn flour and
deep fry until brown and crisp.
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Place on a warmed dish.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a separate
clean pan and fry the garlic until fragrant.
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Add tomato sauce mixture, stirring
gently until the gravy boils and thickens.
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Season well and pour over the fish.
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To serve, garnish with shredded
cucumber, chilies, spring onions and coriander leaves.