Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      whole         sea -- bass or red snapper
                        -- (1-1/2 to 2 lb)
                        salt
   1                    egg -- beaten
   1      cup           flour
                        vegetable oil
                        ***SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE***
     1/2  cup           ketchup
   1      tablespoon    oil
   2      tablespoons   white vinegar
   3      tablespoons   sugar
   3      drops         red food coloring
   1      cup           green pepper -- in chunks
     1/2  cup           white onion -- in chunks
     1/2  cup           canned diced pineapple
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch

Preparation:

1. Clean and scale the fish, leaving on the head and tail. Pat dry. Lightly season the inside and outside of fish with salt and make three slashes 1/4-inch deep on each side for better cooking. 2. Brush the fish with the beaten egg then roll in the flour. Pour 3 inches of oil into a roasting pan and heat to 375F Test the temperature by dropping in cube of bread. If it raises to the surface immediately and browns, the oil is ready. 3. Immerse the head in the oil very gently to avoid splattering; slide in the rest of the fish. Deep-fry 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Lay the fish on a serving platter and cover with the sweet and Sour Sauce.