Jamaican Brown Stew Fish

Ingredients

• 2 medium red snapper, whole
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• oil, to fry the fish and seasonings
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the fish with a mixture of water and a little vinegar.

2. 2

   Dry the fish in a paper towel.

3. 3

   Rub salt and pepper all over the fish.

4. 4

   Fill a frying pan with about 1 1/2 inches of oil and fry fish on both sides till brown.

5. 5

   Remove fish and place in a paper towel lined plate so some of the oil drains. Set aside.

6. 6

   In a deep pot, saute the onion, thyme, green onion, bell pepper and garlic with a little oil.

7. 7

   Add flour and cook till brown.

8. 8

   Add water, soy sauce, ketchup, sweet and sour sauce and vinegar.

9. 9

   Submerge the fish in the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Add pepper to taste and, if needed, salt.

11. 11

    Serve with rice and peas. Enjoy!