Savory Fish Cake Stir-fry with Vegetables – A Family Favorite
Savory Fish Cake Stir-fry with Vegetables – A Family Favorite
The Ultimate Side Dish: Delicious Fish Cake Stir-fry with Onions and Mushrooms
This savory fish cake stir-fry is a guaranteed hit with everyone, from toddlers to husbands! We’ve added sweet onions and fragrant shiitake mushrooms to the classic dish for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition. Feel free to toss in any leftover vegetables from your fridge to make it your own. It’s the perfect side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Main Ingredients- 200g fish cakes (eomuk) – choose your favorite shape like square or rolled
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 mini shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, thinly sliced)
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp brown rice oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey (adjust to taste, can substitute with corn syrup)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp brown rice oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey (adjust to taste, can substitute with corn syrup)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the fish cakes into bite-sized squares or rectangles. Thinly slice the onion. Remove the stems from the mini shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of brown rice oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until they become slightly translucent. This step helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the onions.
Step 3
Once the onions are slightly softened, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Continue to stir-fry for another 30 seconds, allowing the mushrooms to release their fragrant aroma.
Step 4
Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry quickly for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic, to infuse the dish with its pungent flavor.
Step 5
Now, add the sliced fish cakes and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute, ensuring that the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients. The fish cakes will absorb the savory flavor.
Step 6
Turn off the heat. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Gently mix everything together. The residual heat will melt the honey, adding a natural gloss and sweetness, while the sesame oil will provide a rich, nutty aroma.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the stir-fry. Your delicious fish cake and vegetable stir-fry is now ready! It’s perfect served over a bowl of warm rice.
