Adorable Heart-Shaped Surimi Pancake
A Recipe to Capture Your Heart: How to Make Heart-Shaped Surimi Pancakes
Today, we’re making ‘Heart-Shaped Surimi Pancakes,’ a dish perfect for special occasions or just to share some love on an ordinary day. I’ll reveal the secret to transforming affordable surimi (fish cake) into a visually appealing and delicious treat. By using surimi as the main ingredient to create charming heart shapes and filling the hollows with a smooth egg mixture, you’ll get delightful pancakes that are perfect for kids’ snacks or even for serving guests. Many people consider surimi a supplementary ingredient, but I’ll show you how it can shine as the star. These heart-shaped surimi pancakes are even more appealing because they use simple ingredients to create a special shape. Let’s make them together right now!
Basic Ingredients- 7 pieces of surimi (fish cake)
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 carrot
- 2 green onions
- Pinch of salt
- 14 toothpicks
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Carefully unwrap the surimi sticks. Slice each stick lengthwise in half. This will give you the right length to form heart shapes.
Step 2
Gently bend each half-piece of surimi to form a heart shape. Use toothpicks to secure the ends of the heart so it doesn’t come undone. Prepare a total of 7 heart shapes.
Step 3
Finely chop the green onions. Peel the carrot and dice it into small pieces that will fit inside the heart shape. Avoid mincing the vegetables too finely, as they might become mushy when cooked. Slightly larger dice will hold their shape better.
Step 4
In a bowl, crack the 4 eggs and whisk them thoroughly with chopsticks or a whisk until smooth. For an even smoother texture, you can strain the beaten eggs through a sieve. While this step is optional, it’s recommended for a silkier finish.
Step 5
Add the diced carrot and chopped green onions to the strained egg mixture. Season with a pinch of salt to balance the flavors. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is preheated, carefully place the surimi hearts in the pan. Gently pour the egg mixture into the center of each heart shape, being careful not to overfill. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and set, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Your adorable and delicious Heart-Shaped Surimi Pancakes are now ready!
