Taʻape Fish Sticks

Recipe by Kēhau Springer and Conservation International Hawai‘i

Ingredients:

~1 pound of fish filets

2 c. panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs)

1 c. flour

1 ¼ c. water

~2 c. frying oil of your choice (i.e. avocado or canola oil)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

1 clove garlic, finely grated

2 tsp. green onion, chopped

½ c. shoyu

4-5 tbsp. Sugar

Directions:

Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside

Filet and debone taʻape and cut filets into 3 inch strips

Season fish strips well with salt and pepper

Mix the flour and water in a bowl to make a slurry

In another bowl, add in ½ bag of panko Toss the taʻape strips in the slurry and coat evenly. Then transfer taʻape strips in the panko. Really press the panko on the fish so they have a good crust.

Over medium heat, heat enough oil in a skillet to fill the skillet about 1½ - to 2-inches deep

When oil is hot, add fish sticks in a single layer in the skillet without crowding the skillet

Fry for 3 minutes on each side, until the fish sticks are nicely browned on the underside

Remove and let cool on a few paper towels Drizzle the sauce over the taʻape strips, serve, and enjoy!