Deep fried tuna tail tossed in the classic sweet and sour sauce that’s rich in vegetables and spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 pk Citra Mina Tuna Tail, sliced
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. group pepper
• 2 cups cooking oil

Sweet & Sour sauce:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp. tomato catchup
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in t tbsp. water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable toppings:

• 2 tbsp. cooking oil
• 1/2 carrot, julienne
• 1/2 white onion, julienne
• 1/2 green pepper, julienne
• 1/2 green pepper, julienne
• leeks

Procedure:

Prepare Sauce:

1. In a small sauce pan, combine all ingredients, allow to boil.
2. When about to boil, lower heat and add cornstarch mixture, mix well until thick.
3. Keep warm and set aside.

Prepare Tuna Tail:

1. Heat cooking oil for deep frying.
2. Season Tuna Tail slices with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge in cornstarch, pat excess breading.
4. When oil is hot, deep fry tuna tail slices until golden brown.
5. Drain in paper towels. Set aside.

Prepare vegetable toppings:

1. Heat oil in a separate pan.
2. Saute all ingredients except leeks.
3. Mix well until coated with oil and fragrant.

Prepare dish by arranging cooked tuna tail slices in a platter, pour over the sauce and top with sauteed vegetables and leeks. Serve hot.