Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Fish Cake with Korean Green Peppers
Our Household’s Rice Thief Side Dish: Spicy Stir-fried Fish Cake with Korean Green Peppers!
A side dish that will disappear quickly from your table! When stir-fried with Cheongyang chili powder, this dish has a deliciously spicy kick that makes you keep reaching for more. The combination of chewy fish cake and crisp Korean green peppers is perfect.
Main Ingredients
- 210g Korean green peppers (about 15-20 peppers)
- 4 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Cheongyang chili powder (or gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Cheongyang chili powder (or gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, for example, into quarters or thirds. This makes them easier to eat and helps them absorb the sauce better when stir-fried.
Step 2
Heat 1-2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Once the garlic aroma is released, you’re ready for the next step.
Step 3
Wash the Korean green peppers thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them diagonally. Add the sliced peppers to the pan along with 3 Tbsp of soy sauce and stir-fry. The soy sauce will caramelize slightly, adding a delicious depth of flavor to the peppers.
Step 4
Add the prepared fish cakes to the pan. Pour in 1 Tbsp of tuna extract, 2 Tbsp of oligosaccharide, and 0.5 Tbsp of brown sugar. Stir-fry until the fish cakes are well coated with the sauce and start to glisten.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the spiciness! Add 0.5 Tbsp of Cheongyang chili powder. You can adjust the amount according to your preference; add a little more if you like it extra spicy.
Step 6
Stir-fry everything together evenly for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats the fish cakes and peppers thoroughly. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 7
Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Give it a quick stir. Your delicious spicy and sweet stir-fried fish cake with Korean green peppers is now complete!
Step 8
Serve this delightful dish on a warm plate. It’s a truly addictive side dish that pairs perfectly with freshly cooked rice – you’ll likely finish two bowls!
