Stir-Fried Fish Cake and Garlic Scapes: Easy and Delicious Side Dish
The Perfect Pairing: Stir-Fried Fish Cake and Garlic Scapes Made Incredibly Easy
I found some beautiful garlic scapes and decided to make a side dish with them and the fish cakes I had at home. This time, I used a ‘cheat code’ ingredient that made it incredibly quick to prepare. So delicious!
Main Ingredients
- 12 garlic scapes (freshly picked if possible)
- 3 sheets of rectangular fish cake (other shapes are fine too)
- A little cooking oil (for greasing the pan)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp of ‘Saemine Kitchen’ Anchovy Stir-fry Sauce (This single sauce guarantees flavor!)
- 3 Tbsp of ‘Saemine Kitchen’ Anchovy Stir-fry Sauce (This single sauce guarantees flavor!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the main ingredients: garlic scapes and rectangular fish cakes. While rectangular fish cakes are the most common and work well, feel free to use other shapes. The ‘cheat code’ for this recipe is the ‘Saemine Kitchen’ Anchovy Stir-fry Sauce. With this one sauce, you won’t need many other seasonings, and you’ll achieve a delicious stir-fried dish effortlessly.
Step 2
Wash the fresh garlic scapes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Cutting them into about 2-3 cm lengths will result in a pleasant texture and make them easy to eat after stir-frying.
Step 3
Here’s what the cut garlic scapes look like. Cutting them uniformly makes cooking easier and the final dish looks neat.
Step 4
Cut the fish cakes into your desired pieces. I tried cutting them into triangles, but they came out a bit uneven! Please try to cut yours nicely. Square or long strips are also great options.
Step 5
Now, let’s get ready to stir-fry. Preheat your pan and add a little cooking oil to lightly coat it. The star seasoning for this dish is the ‘Saemine Kitchen’ Anchovy Stir-fry Sauce. This sauce has a perfect blend of soy sauce, sugar, and other savory ingredients, making it incredibly versatile for any stir-fry. It transforms simple ingredients into a dish the whole family will love! Its usability is endless.
Step 6
I made a slight mistake in my cooking order! I accidentally stir-fried the garlic scapes and fish cakes together. Since they cook at different rates, the ‘proper’ way is to first stir-fry the garlic scapes for a bit, then add the fish cakes and continue stir-frying. Once the fish cakes are lightly golden, add the ‘Saemine Kitchen’ Anchovy Stir-fry Sauce and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients beautifully.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top for a nutty finish. And there you have it – a super simple yet incredibly delicious side dish: Stir-Fried Fish Cake and Garlic Scapes! It’s a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
