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Tilapia Rolls in Balsamic Reduction Sauce

Name: Tilapia Rolls in Balsamic Reduction Sauce
Prep time: 1 hr
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 1 lb. Tilapia Fillet; 0.75 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 0.3 cup White Rock Candy; 2 tbsp. White Sugar; 1 tbsp. Ginger; 2 tsp. Cooking Wine; 0.5 tsp. White Pepper; 1 pinch Salt to Taste

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These tilapia rolls in a balsamic reduction make for a fancy dish that requires little effort. Thin slices of fresh fish are rolled and fried to a light-golden brown, then drizzled with a syrupy balsamic reduction. The sweet, tangy flavor and elegant presentation will delight both your eyes and taste buds!

Recipe

PRE TIME: 1 hr

COOKING TIME: 30 min

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 30 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

1 lb. Tilapia Fillet
0.75 cup Balsamic Vinegar
0.3 cup White Rock Candy
2 tbsp. White Sugar
1 tbsp. Ginger
2 tsp. Cooking Wine
0.5 tsp. White Pepper
1 pinch Salt to Taste

Directions:

Step 1-1

Cut the prepared tilapia fillets lengthwise through the center, then cut horizontally again to get long, thin slices. keeping the original length.

Step 1-2

Transfer the fish slices into a bowl, season with salt to taste, followed by white pepper and cooking wine, then mix with hands to help the fish fully absorb the seasoning.

Step 2-1

Place a slice of fish on a clean cutting board, roll it into a cylinder, and insert a toothpick through the fish roll to secure the shape. Repeat this process for all remaining fish slices.

Step 2-2

Place the fish rolls vertically on a plate, place under a fan, and air dry the fish for one hour.

Step 3-1

To make the sauce, pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan, then add white rock candy, white sugar, and salt to taste.

Step 3-2

Heat the pan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring the sauce with a whisk occasionally. Slice the ginger and add into the sauce; stir for 30 seconds and remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour 3 cups of cooking oil into a large frying pan, and heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 356°F / 180°C. Place the fish rolls into the pan and fry until it becomes golden brown. When it’s cooked through, remove the fish rolls onto a plate covered with paper towels, and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Check on the sauce; once it’s reduced to a thick and syrupy consistency, it’s done. Spoon the desired amount of sauce over the fish rolls, top with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.