Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Fish Cakes with Vegetables
The Ultimate Rice Side Dish for the Whole Family: Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Fish Cakes Recipe
Experience the delightful combination of chewy fish cakes and crisp vegetables! This delicious side dish is easy to make and will add a touch of abundance to your family’s table. Instead of using gochujang (red chili paste), this recipe uses gochugaru (red chili flakes) for a clean, spicy flavor that harmonizes perfectly with sweetness, making it a highly recommended, cost-effective side dish for all ages. The mouthwatering aroma as it cooks will surely whet your appetite!
Main Ingredients- 3 sheets of square fish cakes (approx. 150-200g)
- 50g onion (about 1/4 medium onion)
- 50g carrot (about 1/4 medium carrot)
- 1/2 stalk of green onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or regular soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or regular soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp red chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4cm). Thinly julienne the onion and carrot. Finely chop the green onion.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, until a nice garlic aroma is released. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3
Add the prepared fish cakes, julienned onion, and julienned carrot to the pan. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry. Keep stirring to prevent sticking, and once the fish cakes and vegetables start to look glossy, it’s time to add the soy sauce.
Step 4
Pour in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose soy sauce (or regular soy sauce) and stir-fry until the soy sauce flavor is well incorporated into the ingredients. As the soy sauce seeps in and a delicious aroma fills the air, proceed to the next seasoning.
Step 5
Add 1/2 tablespoon of red chili flakes (gochugaru) and stir-fry quickly. Ensure the chili flakes evenly coat the ingredients for a vibrant red color and a pleasant spicy kick.
Step 6
Finally, add the chopped green onions and stir-fry for just a short while longer. It’s best to keep the green onions slightly crisp.
Step 7
Now it’s time to add the sweetness. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup (or oligodang). Stir-fry rapidly (‘hwiririric’) to coat everything evenly without burning the ingredients. Ensure the sauce is well combined.
Step 8
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle a generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds. This will add a wonderful nutty fragrance, completing your delicious stir-fried fish cakes. Enjoy with a warm bowl of rice!
