Delicious Soy Sauce Fish Cake Stir-fry: A Hit with Kids!
Chewy and Flavorful Soy Sauce Fish Cake Stir-fry, Perfect for Kids’ Lunchboxes
Introducing a delicious side dish that the whole family can enjoy: Soy Sauce Fish Cake Stir-fry! It’s incredibly easy to make, making it a stress-free addition to your meal prep. It’s especially popular as a side for children’s meals. Even choosing good quality fish cakes can guarantee about 90% of the success, so selecting tasty fish cakes is key. This time, I used Picoq fish cakes, known for their chewy texture and delightful flavor, making them perfect for enjoying with children. Follow these step-by-step instructions, and you’ll have a wonderful batch of soy sauce fish cake stir-fry ready in no time. It’s truly a rice-stealing dish!
Ingredients
- 1 package of fish cakes (choose your favorite brand)
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced or minced
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or honey (for sweetness, adjust as needed)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin, to remove fishy odor)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, lightly oil a pan and stir-fry the sliced onion over medium-low heat until it becomes translucent. This process brings out the natural sweetness of the onion. If your fish cakes are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces. For thin, flat fish cakes, slice them at this stage.
Step 2
Once the onions start to turn transparent, add the prepared fish cakes to the pan and stir-fry them together. Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent the fish cakes from sticking to the pan.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce seasoning. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup (or honey), and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to the pan. Stir well to ensure the seasoning coats the fish cakes and onions evenly. Stir-frying over medium heat will prevent the sauce from burning and give it a glossy finish.
Step 4
If you’re preparing this for children, set aside a portion before adding the next ingredient. For the adult portion, add a pinch of black pepper according to your preference and stir-fry once more for a richer flavor. Finally, turn off the heat, drizzle in half a tablespoon of sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish. Your delicious soy sauce fish cake stir-fry is now complete!
