Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives: A Refreshing and Energizing Dish
Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives: A Refreshing and Energizing Dish
Delicious Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives to Revitalize You
Feeling tired day by day? I’ve been feeling so exhausted lately that I’ve been falling asleep much earlier than usual! That’s why I’ve prepared something special for you: ‘Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives.’ The components in chives enhance the absorption of Vitamin B, offering excellent effects for fatigue recovery. This simple yet healthy dish is perfect for adding a boost of energy to your tiring routine!
Main Ingredients- 4 sheets of square fish cakes
- 10 stalks of chives
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (whole or crushed)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (whole or crushed)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pour 500ml of water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Pre-boiling the water before starting the cooking process will save you time.
Step 2
While the water is boiling, cut the square fish cakes into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm wide) lengthwise, and cut the chives to a similar length. Cutting the chives to about 5-7 cm length will provide a better texture.
Step 3
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the prepared fish cakes and blanch them for about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook, as the fish cakes can become too soft and lose their flavor.
Step 4
Immediately rinse the blanched fish cakes under cold water. This helps remove excess oil from the fish cakes and maintains their firm, chewy texture. After rinsing, drain them well in a colander, gently pressing with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
Step 5
Place the drained fish cakes in a bowl, and prepare to mix them with the seasonings. Start by adding 1 Tbsp of soy sauce.
Step 6
Next, add 1 Tbsp of cooking wine (or mirin). Cooking wine helps to eliminate any fishy odor from the fish cakes and adds a savory depth.
Step 7
Add 1 tsp of red pepper flakes for a mild spiciness. Feel free to adjust the amount if you prefer a spicier taste.
Step 8
Add 1 tsp of sugar for a touch of sweetness. You can also use corn syrup instead of sugar.
Step 9
Add 1 tsp of plum extract for a sweet and sour flavor. Plum extract adds a deeper flavor profile distinct from the sweetness of sugar.
Step 10
Generously add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty aroma. Sesame oil elevates the overall taste of the dish.
Step 11
Finally, sprinkle in 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds, and your delicious Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives are ready! Lightly crushing the sesame seeds before adding them will release more of their nutty flavor.
Step 12
If you have leftover chives from other cooking, why not try enjoying them in this ‘Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Chives’ recipe instead of discarding them?
Step 13
Adding plenty of fresh chives to the fish cakes creates a wonderful combination of their unique fragrant and slightly pungent taste, which is sure to stimulate your appetite! It makes a great side dish for rice or a simple snack with drinks.
Step 14
Wishing you a healthy and happy day with delicious food today! ^^
