Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Fish Cake Stir-fry: An Easy Side Dish for Solo Living!
Super Simple Side Dish Recipe for Solo Living: Making Gochujang Fish Cake Stir-fry
Today, I’ve prepared two versions of a fish cake stir-fry that are incredibly easy to make and delicious enough to become a staple side dish, even for those living alone! We have a basic soy sauce-based fish cake stir-fry and a gochujang-based version bursting with spicy and sweet flavors! Choose according to your preference. This will be the perfect side dish to whet your appetite with its rich texture and savory taste.
Main Ingredients- 11 sheets of flat fish cakes
- 1.5 onions
- 2 Cheongyang peppers
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Soy Sauce Seasoning- 5-6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup
Gochujang Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp water
- 5-6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup
Gochujang Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the fish cakes into long, bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion into similar-length strips. Cutting the ingredients into similar sizes helps them cook evenly, resulting in a more delicious stir-fry.
Step 2
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Sautéing the garlic first will deepen its flavor significantly.
Step 3
When the garlic starts to turn a light brown color, add the sliced onions and fish cakes to the pan. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly. Cooking over high heat helps maintain the chewy texture of the fish cakes.
Step 4
Once the onions become translucent and slightly softened, add the chopped Cheongyang peppers and stir-fry together. The spicy aroma that rises will make it look incredibly appetizing!
Step 5
After all ingredients are well combined, pour the soy sauce along the edges of the pan. This allows the soy sauce to caramelize slightly, adding a richer flavor.
Step 6
Quickly mix everything to ensure the soy sauce coats the fish cakes and vegetables evenly. Once the mixture is lightly sautéed, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup for shine and to balance the sweetness. Set aside half of this stir-fried fish cake in an airtight container. This is your basic soy sauce fish cake stir-fry!
Step 7
Soy sauce fish cake stir-fry is complete! It’s a simple yet excellent side dish. Plate it nicely and enjoy.
Step 8
Now, let’s make the gochujang fish cake stir-fry. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tablespoon of gochujang and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well until the paste is dissolved and lump-free. Diluting the gochujang this way helps it penetrate the ingredients better.
Step 9
Add the diluted gochujang mixture to the remaining half of the fish cake stir-fry in the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat until well combined. Be careful not to burn the sauce. Finally, add another 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to enhance the shine and complete the spicy-sweet flavor.
Step 10
Spicy and sweet gochujang fish cake stir-fry is done! This visually appealing dish is perfect for enjoying with a bowl of rice. Enjoy your delicious meal!
