Almond Fish Cake Stir-fry: Savory and Spicy Delight
Almond Fish Cake Stir-fry: Savory and Spicy Delight
Spicy and Nutty Almond Fish Cake Stir-fry: The Ultimate Side Dish!
When you need a quick side dish, fish cakes are always a go-to! I’ve made the ever-popular stir-fried fish cakes. While almonds are often added to anchovy stir-fries, they create a surprising and delicious pairing with fish cakes! Adding crunchy almonds elevates this simple dish into a sophisticated and nutritious side. This recipe uses chili oil for a mild spiciness instead of gochujang, creating an addictively flavorful ‘Almond Fish Cake Stir-fry’. It’s a true rice-thief!
Main Ingredients- 3 sheets of square fish cakes
- 30g sliced almonds
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/3 cup water (approx. 60ml)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- 1 tsp vinegar
- A little sesame oil
- A little toasted sesame seeds
- A pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/3 cup water (approx. 60ml)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- 1 tsp vinegar
- A little sesame oil
- A little toasted sesame seeds
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your dish. Fresh ingredients are the foundation of delicious cooking.
Step 2
Give the square fish cakes a quick rinse in boiling water. This helps remove excess oil and results in a chewier, more pleasant texture. Squeeze out any excess water and cut them into bite-sized pieces, perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Step 3
Heat chili oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma fills the air, add the water, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Let the mixture come to a rolling boil. When the sauce is bubbling vigorously, add the cut fish cakes and stir-fry briefly. Then, add the gochugaru and corn syrup, continuing to stir-fry until the fish cakes are evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 4
We’re almost there! Finally, drizzle in a little vinegar and give it a quick toss. Stir-frying briefly allows the sharp vinegar aroma to dissipate, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
Step 5
Add the sliced almonds to introduce a nutty flavor and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the almonds; just toast them lightly. Turn off the heat immediately after the minute is up.
Step 6
Finish by drizzling in some sesame oil, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds, and adding a pinch of black pepper. Give it a final gentle mix. Your delicious Almond Fish Cake Stir-fry is now complete! This dish is guaranteed to be a hit at any meal.
