Spicy Fish Cake Kimbap: Delicious Even with Simple Ingredients!
Spicy Fish Cake Kimbap: Delicious Even with Simple Ingredients!
Quick and Flavorful Kimbap Made with Fish Cakes
Craving kimbap but only have fish cakes at home? No problem! You can create a delicious and satisfying kimbap using just fish cakes. This recipe combines the chewy texture of fish cakes with a sweet and spicy glaze, making it a hit for all ages. Enjoy a special meal with simple ingredients!
Kimbap Ingredients- 300g fish cakes (about 1 standard pack)
- 3 sheets of kimbap seaweed (gim)
- 2 to 2.5 bowls of cooked rice (warm)
- 1 tsp salt (for seasoning rice)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for seasoning rice)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds (for rice garnish)
Spicy & Sweet Fish Cake Glaze Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru, for spice)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine (to remove odor and add shine)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract or anchovy sauce (for enhanced flavor)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (for aroma)
- 7 Tbsp water (to adjust glaze consistency)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for gloss and extra sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru, for spice)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine (to remove odor and add shine)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract or anchovy sauce (for enhanced flavor)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (for aroma)
- 7 Tbsp water (to adjust glaze consistency)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for gloss and extra sweetness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Take about 300g of fish cakes (typically one pack) and slice them as thinly and as long as possible. This ensures they don’t break when rolled and sit nicely inside the kimbap.
Step 2
Let’s make the spicy and sweet glaze for the fish cakes! In a mixing bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp tuna extract, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 7 Tbsp water. Stir well until all ingredients are smoothly combined, ensuring the sugar is dissolved.
Step 3
Now it’s time to cook the fish cakes. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced fish cakes and stir-fry over high heat for a moment until they become slightly translucent. Pour in the prepared glaze and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the fish cakes beautifully. Finally, stir in 2 Tbsp of corn syrup for extra shine and sweetness, and cook for another moment. Your delicious spicy and sweet fish cakes are ready!
Step 4
Next, prepare the kimbap rice. Place about 2 to 2.5 bowls of warm cooked rice in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil, add 1 tsp of salt for seasoning, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Gently mix the rice with a spatula, being careful not to mash the grains, to season it evenly. Ensure the rice isn’t too sticky.
Step 5
Lay a sheet of kimbap seaweed (gim) on a bamboo rolling mat. Spread the seasoned rice thinly and evenly over about two-thirds of the seaweed sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border at the top edge. This border will help seal the roll.
Step 6
Arrange the cooked spicy and sweet fish cakes lengthwise on top of the rice, along the bottom edge. Be mindful not to overfill, as this can cause the kimbap to burst when rolled.
Step 7
Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the kimbap tightly from the bottom edge, tucking in the filling. Gently press the mat to shape the roll. You can dab a little water or a few grains of rice on the top edge of the seaweed to help seal the roll securely. Once rolled, you have successfully made your flavorful Spicy Fish Cake Kimbap! Enjoy your delicious creation!
