Spicy Braised Fish Cakes with Walnuts
Spicy Braised Fish Cakes with Walnuts
Easy Side Dish Recipe: Deliciously Enhanced with Walnuts
Discover how to make a delicious, spicy braised fish cake dish enhanced with the nutty crunch of walnuts. This simple side dish is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, perfect for your next meal.
Main Ingredients- 3 sheets of square fish cakes
- 1 generous handful of walnuts (about 30g)
- 1 medium onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Cut each square fish cake into three equal strips lengthwise. Then, cut these strips diagonally to create bite-sized triangle shapes, or simply cut them into bite-sized pieces. This cutting method helps the seasoning penetrate evenly, making the dish more flavorful.
Step 2
Next, prepare the onion. Wash it thoroughly, peel off the outer skin, and cut it in half. Slice each half into thick, substantial strips. Avoid slicing too thinly, as they can become mushy when stir-fried. Thicker slices will retain a pleasant chewiness.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Get a wide, deep pan or wok ready. Add a little cooking oil to the pan. Then, add the sliced onion, the prepared fish cakes, and the walnuts – which add a wonderful nutty flavor and texture. Stir-fry these ingredients together over medium-low heat until they begin to soften slightly.
Step 4
Once the fish cakes and onions are partially cooked, it’s time to add the seasoning. Combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium fish sauce directly into the pan. Stir everything together to ensure the fish cakes are well coated with the sauce.
Step 5
Controlling the heat is key during stir-frying to prevent burning. Maintain a medium heat and stir continuously and quickly. Keep stir-frying until the fish cakes are evenly coated with the sauce and have a glossy appearance.
Step 6
When all ingredients are beautifully coated with the spicy-sweet sauce and look ready to eat, turn off the heat. Finally, sprinkle 1/2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds over the dish for added aroma and visual appeal. Give it a final mix with your spatula to distribute the sesame seeds evenly. Your delicious spicy braised fish cakes with walnuts are now complete!
