Sweet and Savory Fish Cake and Pepper Stir-fry
A Perfect Harmony of Tender, Mild Peppers and Chewy Fish Cakes! The Ultimate Fish Cake and Pepper Stir-fry Recipe for Your Rice Bowl
Have you found yourself with leftover green peppers from your garden, unsure what to do with them? Don’t let them go to waste! Stir-fry them with chewy fish cakes to create a delightful side dish. This recipe is so mild and tender that even children will love it, making it a top-notch companion for your rice. Once you taste its addictive flavor, you won’t be able to stop! Try making it right now!
Main Ingredients- 5 sheets of square fish cake (Eomuk)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 150g of green peppers (or young peppers)
Seasoning Ingredients- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (Mirin)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (Oligodang)
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (Mirin)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (Oligodang)
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Wash the square fish cakes, onion, and green peppers thoroughly to get your vegetables ready.
Step 2
Rinse the green peppers well under running water and pat them completely dry. It’s important to remove excess moisture, as it can cause oil to splatter when stir-frying.
Step 3
Trim the stems off the washed green peppers. Depending on their length, cut them in half. If they are thick, cutting them into 2-3 pieces is also fine. Cutting them too small might cause them to break apart during cooking.
Step 4
Peel the onion and slice it thinly into strips about 0.5cm thick. Cut the square fish cakes diagonally into slices about 0.7-1cm thick. Cutting them on the bias helps them absorb more sauce and makes for a prettier presentation.
Step 5
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it. Once the garlic is slightly translucent, add the sliced onion and stir-fry until it becomes clear. When the onion turns transparent, add the fish cakes and pour in 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine. Stir-fry everything together, ensuring the soy sauce coats the fish cakes evenly.
Step 6
Once the fish cakes are lightly cooked, add the prepared green peppers to the pan and continue to stir-fry. Cook for another 2-3 minutes after adding the peppers, until they soften slightly. Taste the dish and, if needed, adjust the seasoning with a little more soy sauce or oyster sauce. Finally, add 3 tablespoons of corn syrup and stir-fry until the dish develops a glossy sheen. The corn syrup will caramelize, adding a delicious color and sweetness.
Step 7
Turn off the heat when the peppers are tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking them, as they can become mushy; maintaining a slight crispness is key to the texture. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for added flavor.
Step 8
Your delicious Fish Cake and Pepper Stir-fry is ready! The mildness of the green peppers makes this a hit with children. The combination of chewy fish cakes and crisp peppers is the perfect side dish for rice. This is an addictive dish you’ll want to make again and again – be sure to try it!
