Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Fish Cakes: A Golden Recipe
Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Fish Cakes: A Golden Recipe
The Ultimate Side Dish for Rice: Easy Fish Cake Stir-Fry
Simple yet incredibly delicious, stir-fried fish cakes are a perfect side dish for any meal. The irresistible blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors perfectly complements the chewy texture of the fish cakes. You can also enhance this dish by adding leftover vegetables from your fridge. This universally loved Korean staple is a must-try!
Main Ingredients- About 300g of rectangular fish cakes (about 3-4 pieces)
- 1 king oyster mushroom
- 1/4 onion
- 1 piece of carrot (about 3-4 cm long)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2/3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (oligo-dang)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2/3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (oligo-dang)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 2cm wide. Slice the king oyster mushroom into 2cm lengths. Thinly slice the onion and the carrot into matchsticks of a similar length. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, carrot, and king oyster mushroom, and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent, bringing out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Step 2
Once the vegetables are slightly softened, add the cut fish cakes to the pan and continue to stir-fry. When the fish cakes begin to soften, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the seasoning coats all the ingredients evenly. Keep the heat on medium-low during this stage to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 3
Turn off the heat. Add the remaining seasoning ingredients: 2/3 tablespoon of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish. This perfectly prepared stir-fried fish cake is an excellent side dish that pairs wonderfully with a warm bowl of rice. Make a batch and enjoy it for days to come!
