Charming Heart-Shaped Fish Cake Fritters
A Thoughtful Housewarming Dish: Elevate Your Table with Adorable Heart-Shaped Fish Cakes!
Today, I’m presenting the popular housewarming dish, the heart-shaped fish cake fritters! They are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making your dining table more abundant and beautiful. They are perfect as a thoughtful dish for special occasions and housewarming parties!
Main Ingredients
- Fish cakes (surimi) – 4 to 5 sticks (choose your preferred type)
- Toothpicks (for shaping)
- Frying powder (buchim garu) – 1/2 cup
- Eggs – 3 large
- Onion – 1/2 medium (finely minced)
- Salt – a pinch (for seasoning the egg mixture)
- Cooking oil (generous amount)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Cut each fish cake stick lengthwise in half. Gently bend the pieces into a heart shape, then secure the ends with toothpicks to maintain the form. This careful step ensures your finished heart shapes are beautifully defined!
Step 2
Next, let’s make the egg batter for the fritters. In a bowl, crack 3 eggs. Add the finely minced 1/2 onion. Season with a small pinch of salt. The sweetness of the onion will enhance the flavor of the eggs. Whisk gently with a fork or whisk until well combined.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to coat the fish cakes with frying powder. Apply a thin, even layer of frying powder only to the white side (the back) of the fish cake, not the red part. This technique helps the red color of the fish cake remain vibrant and appetizing after frying. Lightly tap off any excess powder.
Step 4
Carefully dip the fish cake pieces, now coated with frying powder, into the prepared egg mixture. Ensure the entire surface is evenly coated with a thin layer of egg. Let any excess egg wash drip off.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Once the oil is adequately hot, carefully place the egg-coated fish cakes into the pan. To help the egg batter fill the inner curve of the heart shape nicely, you can tilt the pan slightly or use a spoon to gently add a little extra batter into the center.
Step 6
Maintain low heat and allow the egg batter to cook slowly. Once the egg is semi-set and holding its shape, use chopsticks or a thin utensil to neatly trim away any ragged edges of the egg batter that have spilled over the edges of the fish cake. This step will create a cleaner, more defined heart shape.
Step 7
Now, carefully flip the fish cakes to cook the other side. Ensure the second side is also golden brown. Continue to cook over low heat.
Step 8
Cook until both sides are golden and cooked through. Be mindful not to overcook or use high heat, as this can make the egg tough or alter the fish cake’s color unfavorably. Cooking them gently to maintain a soft and tender texture is key.
Step 9
Finally, before arranging the finished heart-shaped fish cakes on a plate, remember to carefully remove all the toothpicks used for shaping. Removing them ensures they are safe and pleasant to eat, and also enhances the visual appeal. Enjoy your beautifully crafted heart-shaped fish cakes and make your table extra special!
