Simple and Delicious Pan-Fried Fish Cakes (Eomuk Bokkeum)
Easy Pan-Fried Fish Cakes Recipe for Beginners
Today, I’ll show you an even easier and tastier way to make pan-fried fish cakes (eomuk bokkeum), a beloved side dish for everyone. No need to make a separate sauce; just sauté the ingredients directly in the pan after infusing oil with scallions, then add the seasonings. Make this addictive eomuk bokkeum, a true rice thief, right now.
Essential Ingredients- 10 sheets of square fish cakes (eomuk), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 stalk of green onion, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s begin making delicious pan-fried square fish cakes. They’re simple yet a popular side dish that’s indispensable on any Korean table.
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the ingredients. Roll up the square fish cakes like a sushi mat and slice them about 0.5cm thick, or cut them into triangles or rectangles into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and carrot, and roughly chop the green onion to add fragrance.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over low heat. Add the roughly chopped green onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté them gently until the sweet aroma of the scallions and the flavor of garlic infuse into the oil, creating a fragrant scallion oil. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Once the scallion oil is well-infused, add the sliced fish cakes, shredded carrots, and shredded red onion to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat for a short time until the vegetables are slightly softened. Stir-frying them lightly until they just begin to soften helps maintain their crisp texture.
Step 5
Now it’s time to season! Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine. Stir well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed among the ingredients, and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent burning.
Step 6
Finally, it’s time to add that nutty flavor! Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and mix gently. Stirring them in as the heat dissipates will enhance their fragrant aroma.
Step 7
Your wonderful pan-fried fish cakes are now complete! Enjoy them with a warm bowl of rice for a satisfying meal. Leftover eomuk bokkeum can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
