Whole Trout In Sweet and Sour Sauce

1 ea Trout, whole, with head - firm-fleshed
2 lg Eggs, beaten
3/4 c Cornstarch
1/2 c Flour
Oil, peanut, for deep - frying
Salt (to taste)
Pepper, white (to taste)
Sweet and Sour Sauce **

** See recipe for Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Split the fish down the back and remove the backbone and entrails. Spread and sprinkle the fish with salt, and pepper.

Spread the beaten egg on the fish and sprinkle with cornstarch, then coat with flour. Pat to coat securely.

Heat the oil to very hot and fry fish until golden brown. Remove and let cool.

When ready to serve, put into hot oil to heat and crisp the fish.

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