Chewy and Spicy Homemade Fried Fish Cakes
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This time, we’re introducing a special homemade fried fish cake recipe enhanced with squid dice for a delightful chewy texture. The harmonious blend of pollock fillet, fresh vegetables, and the spiciness of Cheongyang peppers creates a flavor that everyone, young and old, will love. Steaming and then freezing before frying results in an even chewier texture and deeper flavor, making it perfect as a beer snack or a satisfying treat. Make these healthy and delicious fried fish cakes, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, easily at home!
Main Ingredients
- 700g Pollock fillet
- 500g Squid dice
- 100g Frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 3 Cheongyang peppers
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Remove the seeds from the Cheongyang peppers, wash them thoroughly, and prepare them. Place them in a blender along with the frozen stir-fry vegetables and blend until smooth. Finely blending the vegetables will add a soft texture to the fish cake mixture.
Step 2
Add the squid dice to the prepared vegetable purée and mix lightly. Including squid dice adds a pleasant chewy texture with every bite, making it even more delicious.
Step 3
Thaw the frozen pollock fillets completely, then place them in a blender and grind until smooth. Grinding the pollock fillet finely ensures a smooth fish cake batter without any lumps.
Step 4
Combine the ground pollock fillet, squid, and vegetable purée in a large bowl and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to season. Add the oyster sauce, smoky flavor oil, salt (adjust to taste), black pepper, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the ingredients. It’s important to mix well for the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Add the starch to enhance the dough’s stickiness, cooking wine, and the egg white to soften the mixture. Now, knead the mixture in one direction vigorously until it becomes a cohesive and elastic dough. Kneading for at least 5 minutes is recommended.
Step 7
Continue kneading the dough in one direction, and you’ll achieve a glossy and chewy fish cake batter like this. When the dough is elastic, it will hold its shape well when fried and provide a chewy texture.
Step 8
For a lighter and healthier option, divide the dough into desired portions and steam them. Place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for about 10 minutes until cooked through and moist. You can check for doneness by inserting a skewer; if it comes out clean, they are ready.
Step 9
Let the steamed fish cakes cool completely. They will become firmer and chewier as they cool, which helps them maintain their shape for later cooking.
Step 10
These steamed fish cakes are delicious on their own, but they can also be stored in the freezer and added to soups (like fish cake soup) when needed. Alternatively, microwave them briefly and serve with ketchup or mustard for a delightful snack.
Step 11
For a unique taste, try frying the cooled steamed fish cakes. Many popular restaurants use the method of frying steamed fish cakes as an appetizer. Frying the steamed fish cakes directly without any batter creates a special texture that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Step 12
Do not coat the steamed fish cakes with breadcrumbs or batter. Simply fry them in hot oil until golden brown. The fried fish cakes are wonderfully spicy and chewy, with the squid dice adding an interesting textural contrast.
Step 13
The finished fried fish cakes are great for kids’ snacks and make an excellent accompaniment to a cold beer. Enjoy your time with these healthy and delicious homemade fried fish cakes!
