Spicy Stir-Fried Fish Cakes
Spicy Stir-Fried Fish Cakes
A Flavorful Kick: My Spicy Fish Cake Recipe Inspired by Sumi’s Side Dishes
Everyone’s favorite side dish, fish cakes, gets a delicious spicy makeover! This stir-fried fish cake is a crowd-pleaser, loved by all ages. The key to great flavor is in how you cut it, and today we’re slicing them thinly and long for a delightful texture. Perfect as a side dish or even a filling for kimbap, this spicy stir-fry will have you reaching for seconds!
Main Ingredients- 5 sheets of square fish cakes
- 1/4 onion
- 1 chili pepper (e.g., Cheongyang chili pepper for spiciness)
Sauce Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 1/2 cup water (approx. 100ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp chili oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 1/2 cup water (approx. 100ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fish cakes. Briefly blanch them in boiling water for about 10 seconds to remove any impurities and achieve a chewier texture. Be careful not to over-boil, as this can make the fish cakes mushy.
Step 2
Drain the blanched fish cakes and slice them into thin strips, about 1 cm wide. This shape helps them absorb the sauce evenly. Thinly slice the onion and the chili pepper as well. The chili pepper will add a lovely spicy kick.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the flavorful sauce. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, chili oil, minced garlic, and oligodang. Stir everything together until well combined. Add water and mix until you have a smooth sauce. You can adjust the water quantity slightly if needed.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little chili oil. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Cook the garlic until it becomes aromatic, then add the sliced fish cakes and stir-fry them together.
Step 5
Once the fish cakes are lightly stir-fried, pour in the prepared sauce. Mix well to ensure the sauce coats the fish cakes evenly.
Step 6
The key to delicious stir-fried fish cakes is a slightly saucy consistency. Continue to cook over medium heat, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. Avoid cooking it too dry, as this can make the fish cakes tough.
Step 7
When the sauce has thickened to a nice, glossy consistency, add the sliced chili pepper and stir-fry briefly. This will infuse the fish cakes with a delightful spiciness. Finally, sprinkle in the toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil. Stir once more for an incredible boost of aroma and flavor.
Step 8
And there you have it! Your delicious spicy stir-fried fish cakes are ready. Serve them on a plate and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds for a beautiful finish. Enjoy the chewy and tender texture!
Step 9
Stir-fried fish cakes cooked until the sauce is just right are wonderfully soft and chewy. They are a truly beloved side dish that everyone enjoys!
Step 10
Honestly, I’m tempted to roll these right into kimbap! They would make an absolutely delicious filling.
Step 11
This recipe is my own take on the popular fish cake stir-fry, inspired by the version from ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes’.
Step 12
Stir-fried fish cakes are incredibly easy to make, requiring no special techniques. You can easily achieve a delicious result with simple ingredients at home.
