Delicious Fish Cake Skewers with Refreshing Broth
How to Make Flavorful Fish Cake Skewers with a Savory Broth
As the chilly winds start to blow, it’s the perfect time to make these delightful fish cake skewers. Enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of goodness!
Ingredients- 10 pieces of fish cake (eomuk)
- 1/4 Korean radish (mu, about 200g)
- 2 stalks of green onion (daepa)
- 1 handful of dried kelp or seaweed (dashima/miyeok, approx. 10g)
- 1 medium onion (yangpa)
- 1 pinch of whole black pepper
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (ganjang)
- 1 tsp minced garlic (jin manul)
- 600ml water
- 5 wooden skewers
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re going to make a delicious fish cake soup (eomuk-tang) that’s perfect for making during the kids’ school break. Let’s get started on these flavorful fish cake skewers with a wonderfully savory broth!
Step 2
First, let’s create a deeply flavorful and refreshing broth. In a pot, combine 600ml of water with the Korean radish cut into large chunks, onion, the white parts of the green onions, dried kelp (or seaweed), and minced garlic. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Once the broth is rich, remove the radish and onion. Cut the green onion and kelp (or seaweed) into bite-sized pieces. (You can discard them, but if your family enjoys eating the vegetables, feel free to leave them in.) Finally, add the soy sauce, minced garlic, and whole black pepper to season the broth, creating the golden ratio for your fish cake soup.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to prepare the fish cakes for skewering. Fold each piece of fish cake in half, or cut it lengthwise into halves, then thread 2-3 pieces onto each wooden skewer in a zigzag pattern. This method not only prevents the fish cakes from unraveling but also makes them look neat and easy to eat.
Step 4
Carefully add the skewered fish cakes into the prepared broth. Let them simmer gently in the broth until they become slightly plump and cooked through, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy. Get ready to enjoy a delicious bowl of fish cake skewers in a warm, comforting soup.
Step 5
Voila! Your delicious fish cake skewers and savory fish cake soup are ready. This warm and deeply flavorful soup is perfect for a chilly day, and it’s so simple to make, isn’t it? Gather your family around for a delightful meal!
