Savory and Flavorful Spring Cabbage Salad with Fried Fish Cake and Garlic
Savory and Flavorful Spring Cabbage Salad with Fried Fish Cake and Garlic
Spring Cabbage Salad: How to Make a Rich and Flavorful Salad.
We’ve created a delicious salad using seasonal spring cabbage, featuring crispy fried fish cake and fried garlic for a delightful texture and taste. This recipe is perfect for enjoying the fresh flavors of the season.
Salad Ingredients- 200g Spring Cabbage
- 4 sticks Long Fish Cake
- 7 cloves Whole Garlic
- A handful of Nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
Salad Dressing- 1.5 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or Cooking Sake)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (or Soy Sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp Plum Syrup (or Honey)
- 1.5 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or Cooking Sake)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (or Soy Sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp Plum Syrup (or Honey)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the long fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about the size of your thumbnail or approximately 1.5 cm. It’s important to use long fish cakes rather than flat ones, as they fry up better and have a superior texture for this recipe.
Step 2
Thinly slice the whole garlic cloves. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and fry until golden brown and fragrant. Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the garlic from burning, as burnt garlic can taste bitter. Fry until beautifully crisp.
Step 3
Using the same oil used for frying the garlic, add the cut fish cakes. Fry them until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. Once cooked, remove the fish cakes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. This step enhances their savory flavor and texture.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, mirin (or cooking sake), anchovy sauce (or soy sauce), and plum syrup (or honey). Whisk together until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the dressing is smooth. This dressing offers a balanced sweet and savory profile.
Step 5
Wash the spring cabbage thoroughly and gently tear it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the torn spring cabbage on a serving plate. Top with the fried fish cake pieces and the crispy fried garlic slices. Sprinkle your preferred nuts over the salad. Finally, drizzle the prepared salad dressing over everything to complete this delicious and flavorful Spring Cabbage Salad!
