Fried snapper in a "szechuan" garlic, ginger chili sauce (fish roe included)

Ingredients

• 8 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of sake or mirin
• 1/2 Cup water
• 6-10 dry red chili peppers (optional)
• 6 garlic gloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, micro paned
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon of Sugar
• Vegetable oil
• 3 scallions including the white part, chopped
• 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoon cold water
• 1 Tablespoon of chili paste (optional)