Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Fish Cake and Garlic Scapes
Delicious Homemade Side Dish: Garlic Scapes and Fish Cake Stir-fry. A perfect pairing for your rice!
A guaranteed hit for your dinner table, this spicy and sweet stir-fried dish combines tender fish cakes with crisp garlic scapes in a flavorful sauce.
Main Ingredients
- 3 sheets of square fish cake
- 80g garlic scapes
- A pinch of salt (for blanching garlic scapes)
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.3 Tbsp peanut butter (about 1/3 Tbsp)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.3 Tbsp peanut butter (about 1/3 Tbsp)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s prepare all the ingredients needed for this delicious dish. Fresh garlic scapes and chewy fish cakes will make this side dish even better.
Step 2
Cut the square fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the fish cakes for about 1 minute. Then, drain them and rinse under cold water to remove any impurities and enhance their chewy texture. Drain thoroughly.
Step 3
Wash the garlic scapes and trim them, then cut them into pieces similar in length to the fish cakes. In boiling water with about half a tablespoon of salt, blanch the garlic scapes for only 20-30 seconds. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become too soft. Immediately rinse the blanched garlic scapes in cold water and drain them completely to retain their crispness.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp maesilcheong, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 0.3 Tbsp peanut butter, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5
Whisk the ingredients vigorously with chopsticks or a spatula until the peanut butter is well incorporated and the sauce is smooth and glossy. This step is key to achieving a beautiful sheen on the dish.
Step 6
Add the drained garlic scapes to the prepared seasoning sauce. Gently mix and toss them to ensure the sauce coats them evenly. Allow the garlic scapes to absorb the spicy and sweet flavors.
Step 7
Once the garlic scapes are well coated, add the drained fish cakes to the bowl. Gently toss everything together to combine, being careful not to break the fish cakes.
Step 8
Finally, toss the fish cakes and garlic scapes once more to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. When all ingredients are well coated, your delicious stir-fried fish cake and garlic scapes are ready!
Step 9
Serve this delightful dish immediately as a side or refrigerate it for a refreshing treat. It’s a fantastic accompaniment that will make you want to finish your bowl of rice in no time!
