| 1 1/4 | lb | Firm white fish fillets, such as cod, sea bass, or |
| | Halibut, cut into 1 1/2 x 2 inch strips |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | White pepper |
| | Sweet and Sour Sauce |
| 1/2 | c | Water |
| 1/2 | c | Distilled white vinegar |
| 1/3 | c | Packed brown sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Chinese pickled cucumber (optional) |
| 3 | tb | Ketchup |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Hot pepper sauce |
| 1 | pn | White pepper |
| | Flour for dry-coating |
| 1 | | Egg, lightly beaten |
| | Cornstarch for dry-coating |
| | Vegetable oil for deep-frying |
| 1/2 | sm | Carrot, cut into match-stick pieces |
| 1 | | Green onion (including top) cut into 2-inch slivers |
| 2 | ts | Cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water |
