Spicy, Sweet & Savory Soy Braised Fish Cakes with Onion
Spicy, Sweet & Savory Soy Braised Fish Cakes with Onion: Easy and Delicious Lunchbox Side Dish & Banchan Recipe
Let’s make ‘Eomuk Bokkeum’, a beloved Korean side dish, featuring chewy fish cakes and sweet onions braised in a savory soy sauce. It’s the perfect addition to any meal!
Main Ingredients- 4 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
- 1/4 onion
- 1 handful of green onion
- 1/3 cup water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make ‘Soy Braised Fish Cakes with Onion,’ a truly fantastic side dish for rice! It has a perfectly balanced spicy, sweet, and savory flavor that will make you want to finish your rice in no time. It’s simple to make, so pay close attention!
Step 2
Heat about 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add all the chopped green onions and gently stir-fry to create green onion-infused oil (pa-gireum). Continue to cook until the sweet aroma of the green onions is released into the oil, which will enhance the depth of flavor. Be careful not to let them burn.
Step 3
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the fish cakes, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm), and the thinly sliced onion. Stir-fry them together. As the fish cakes cook in the pan, they will gradually soften. At this point, pour in 1/3 cup of water. This will help the fish cakes become both chewy and tender. Continue to cook until the water is almost fully reduced. Once the fish cakes are sufficiently tender, it’s time to add the seasonings: 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp oligosaccharide, and finally, a pinch of sesame seeds. Stir continuously with a spatula or chopsticks to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and coats all the ingredients. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent the seasoning from burning.
Step 4
And there you have it! Your delicious ‘Spicy, Sweet & Savory Soy Braised Fish Cakes with Onion’ are ready. The flavors are beautifully blended, making it look incredibly appetizing. This dish is wonderful served over a bowl of hot rice or as a side dish for your lunchbox. Enjoy your meal!
