Spicy and Sweet Odeng Bokkeum: The Ultimate Korean Fish Cake Stir-fry
Easy and Delicious Odeng Bokkeum (Korean Fish Cake Stir-fry)
A simple and quick recipe for Odeng Bokkeum, a beloved Korean side dish that’s perfect for any meal. This dish is incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing with rice or as a snack!
Main Ingredients- 500g Korean fish cakes (Odeng, about 4-5 sheets)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/4 large scallion (green onion)
- 2 Cheongyang chili peppers (optional, adjust for spiciness)
Seasoning- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water (100ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water (100ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, briefly rinse the fish cakes under cold water, or blanch them in boiling water for about 30 seconds to remove excess oil for a cleaner taste. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 2x5cm rectangles.
Step 2
Slice the onion thinly into strips. Slice the scallion diagonally. If using Cheongyang chili peppers, remove the seeds and finely chop them for an extra spicy kick.
Step 3
Heat 1-2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced scallions, and sauté gently until fragrant, creating a flavorful scallion oil. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Once the scallion oil is fragrant, add the cut fish cakes to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Pour in 1/2 cup of water. Add the sliced onion and chopped Cheongyang chili peppers, and continue to stir-fry until the onions become translucent.
Step 6
Now, add all the seasoning ingredients: 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens and the fish cakes are well-coated and glossy. Your delicious Odeng Bokkeum is ready!
