Spicy and Sweet Fish Cake Stir-Fry
Easy Fish Cake Side Dish Recipe! Spicy Odeng Stir-Fry Made Cleanly with Chili Oil Without the Greasy Aftertaste
Introducing a simple and delicious fish cake side dish that’s a real ‘rice thief’! This red chili oil odeng stir-fry is made without gochujang, using only gochugaru (chili powder) to create chili oil. The result is a stir-fry that’s not heavy or greasy, with a clean finish. Perfect for a quick and easy meal!
Main Ingredients- 250g fish cakes
- 1/2 large green onion
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp vinegar
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp vinegar
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Slice the green onion thinly and cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
To achieve a tender texture, blanch the fish cakes in boiling water for about 3 minutes. This step helps remove excess oil and allows the sauce to penetrate better.
Step 3
Drain the blanched fish cakes and cut them into 2-3cm pieces. Thinly slice the green onion.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced green onion and 1.5 tablespoons of chili powder. This is the first step to making flavorful chili oil.
Step 5
Stir-fry for about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn. You want to infuse the oil with the fragrant aroma of the green onion and the spiciness of the chili powder. Be careful not to burn the chili powder, as this can make it bitter.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of plum extract, 0.5 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 0.5 tablespoon of vinegar. Stir well to combine and cook for about 30 seconds to release the aromas.
Step 7
Once the sauce begins to simmer, add all the prepared fish cakes to the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat the fish cakes evenly with the sauce.
Step 8
Stir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute, allowing the fish cakes to absorb the flavors of the sauce. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 9
Finally, sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. You can also use whole sesame seeds if you prefer.
Step 10
Give it a final stir to incorporate the sesame seeds, then cook for another 30 seconds. Your delicious and clean-tasting spicy fish cake stir-fry is ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
