Spicy & Sweet Soy-Glazed Fish Cakes (Eomuk Bokkeum)
How to Make Spicy Soy Fish Cakes, a Delicious Korean Side Dish for Lunchboxes
Let’s make a spicy and savory soy-glazed fish cake stir-fry. This dish is a beloved classic in Korean cuisine, perfect for packed lunches or as a quick side dish. Its irresistible sweet and spicy flavor makes it a guaranteed hit!
Main Ingredients- 4 sheets of Odeng/Eomuk (Korean fish cakes, or your preferred shape)
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (or about 1/3 bunch)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making ‘Spicy & Sweet Soy-Glazed Fish Cakes (Eomuk Bokkeum)’, a dish loved by everyone from children to adults. Served over a steaming bowl of white rice, it’s absolutely delicious! It’s easy to make right at home.
Step 2
First, cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm wide. Thinly slice the onion and diagonally slice the green onion. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over low heat. Add the sliced green onions and slowly sauté to release their fragrant aroma, creating ‘green onion oil’. Be careful not to burn them; slow cooking over low heat is key.
Step 3
Once the aroma from the green onion oil is fragrant, add the sliced fish cakes and onions to the pan. Stir-fry them together over medium heat until the fish cakes soften slightly. Now, add 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp oligodang, and a pinch of sesame seeds. Reduce the heat slightly to prevent burning the sauce. Stir well with a spatula to ensure the seasonings coat the ingredients evenly, and continue to stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
If the stir-fry seems a bit dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and continue to cook. This will make the fish cakes even softer and help the sauce penetrate better. Cook until the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened slightly. Be mindful not to overcook, as the fish cakes can become tough.
Step 5
And there you have it! A delicious and incredibly easy-to-make Spicy & Sweet Soy-Glazed Fish Cake stir-fry is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice. It’s a versatile dish that’s perfect for lunchboxes or even as a snack!
