Aromatic Green Chili and Fish Cake Stir-Fry: A Flavorful Side Dish
Aromatic Green Chili and Fish Cake Stir-Fry [The Perfect Harmony of Fragrant Green Chilis and Soft Fish Cakes! Stir-fried with a Soy Sauce Glaze, It’s an Ideal Side Dish for Rice!]
Fish cakes are a staple ingredient that I find myself buying frequently. They’re a hit with both kids and adults, and so versatile for quick meals. Today, I’ve stir-fried them with green chilies in a savory soy sauce glaze. The aromatic green chilies and tender fish cakes complement each other beautifully. When stir-fried with this delicious soy sauce mixture, it becomes an irresistible side dish that will have you reaching for your chopsticks again and again. It’s a delightful way to elevate your rice meal!
Basic Ingredients- 2 sheets of square fish cake
- 1 handful of green chili peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup water
Seasoning Ingredients- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare two sheets of square fish cake. Slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 cm wide and elongated. Since the green chilies are long, slicing the fish cakes similarly will make for a more visually appealing dish. Feel free to cut them into your preferred shapes.
Step 2
Get ready one handful of green chili peppers. Remove the stems from the chilies, wash them thoroughly under running water, and pat them dry. To help the chilies absorb the sauce better, prick them a few times with a fork or a skewer. This simple step ensures that the delicious seasoning penetrates the chilies, making them even tastier.
Step 3
Let’s prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice half an onion and half a stalk of green onion. These vegetables will add a wonderful aroma and texture when stir-fried with the other ingredients.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the flavorful sauce. In a bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine (mirin), and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds for texture. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Then, add the sliced fish cakes and stir-fry them first. To ensure the fish cakes are tender, pour in 1/4 cup of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes, or until the fish cakes have softened.
Step 6
Once the fish cakes are tender, add the prepared green chilies, sliced onion, and green onion to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for just about 1-2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften slightly. This quick stir-fry will help maintain the crispness and fresh flavor of the vegetables.
Step 7
When the vegetables have slightly softened, pour in the prepared seasoning mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. This steaming process allows the sauce to deeply penetrate the fish cakes and green chilies, making them wonderfully tender. Finally, remove the lid and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce has thickened slightly to your liking. Your delicious green chili and fish cake stir-fry is ready!
Step 8
And there you have it! Aromatic green chilies and tender fish cakes, stir-fried in a delicious soy sauce glaze, creating a fantastic dish. See how the sauce has seeped into the green chilies thanks to the pricked holes? The simple soy sauce seasoning makes this a favorite for kids, too. The unique fragrance of the green chilies combined with the savory fish cakes creates a perfect side dish that will make you want to finish your rice in no time. It’s easy to make with basic ingredients and tastes absolutely wonderful, so be sure to give it a try!
