Super Simple 5-Minute Stir-Fried Fish Cakes (Odeng Bokkeum)
[ Odeng Bokkeum ] Easy Side Dish, Delicious Korean Home Cooking, Country-Style Meal
An incredibly cost-effective side dish! This is a foolproof stir-fried fish cake (odeng/eomuk) recipe that guarantees success. It takes just 5 minutes from preparation to serving! Enjoy a classic Korean home-style dish that’s both simple and delicious.
Main Ingredients
- 100g fish cakes (eomuk/odeng)
- 1/3 onion
- 1/3 carrot
- 10cm piece of green onion
Seasoning
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 0.1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the 100g of fish cakes. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4cm in length, perfect for a single bite for both adults and children. You can also julienne them thinly if you prefer.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables to add color and flavor. Slice 1/3 onion and 1/3 carrot into pieces similar in size and shape to the cut fish cakes. Adding vegetables makes the dish more vibrant in taste and texture.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 tsp of cooking oil and 1 tsp of minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant, which will add depth to the dish.
Step 4
Add the sliced carrots and onions to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat for about 10-20 seconds. Cooking them briefly will help retain their crispness.
Step 5
Now, add the prepared fish cakes to the pan. Stir-fry them together with the vegetables, ensuring they are well mixed and coated. It’s important to stir-fry them so the fish cakes absorb the flavors.
Step 6
Add the seasoning to enhance the savory taste. Pour in 2 tsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of sugar. Continue to stir-fry until the fish cakes are seasoned. Adjust the seasoning to your preference, ensuring it’s not too salty.
Step 7
Finally, add the 10cm piece of chopped green onion and stir-fry for another moment. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 0.5 tsp of sesame oil for a fragrant finish.
Step 8
Sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds over the dish for added nuttiness. Give everything a final gentle toss to combine the ingredients well.
Step 9
There you have it – delicious stir-fried fish cakes! Serve it over hot rice for a simple rice bowl, or enjoy it as a side dish. Enjoy your meal!
