Stir-fried Fish Cake and Mushroom
Super Easy Stir-fried Fish Cake and Mushroom Recipe: A National Favorite, Perfect for Lunch!
We stir-fried our children’s favorite fish cakes and fragrant mushrooms with a golden ratio of sweet and savory sauce for a delicious lunch side dish. This recipe is easy to make and guarantees a fantastic dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Main Ingredients- 3 sheets of square fish cake (odeng)
- 100g of oyster mushrooms (neutarri beoseot)
Sweet & Savory Sauce- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
Scallion Oil Base- 2 Tbsp minced scallions
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
Scallion Oil Base- 2 Tbsp minced scallions
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the delicious sauce! In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 Tbsp water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. This golden ratio sauce is the key to the dish’s flavor!
Step 2
Time to prepare the main ingredients! Trim the ends of the oyster mushrooms, rinse them lightly under running water, and then tear them into bite-sized pieces with your hands. Rinse the square fish cakes under running water to remove any debris, then cut them into strips about 1.5 cm wide, or into bite-sized squares. Feel free to cut them into your preferred shape.
Step 3
Now, heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 Tbsp of minced scallions and fry them gently until they turn golden brown and aromatic, creating a fragrant scallion oil. Once the scallions are golden, immediately add the torn oyster mushrooms. Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute, until the mushrooms are slightly wilted and lightly browned. This step enhances the mushroom’s flavor.
Step 4
After stir-frying the mushrooms, add the cut fish cakes to the pan and continue to stir-fry together for about 30 seconds. This helps the fish cakes cook slightly and absorb the sauce. Then, pour the pre-made sweet and savory sauce evenly over the ingredients. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 5
Finally, stir-fry until the sauce has reduced to a glaze, coating the ingredients evenly and giving them a beautiful sheen. This completes your delicious stir-fried fish cake and mushroom dish! Stir-frying quickly over high heat evaporates excess moisture, allowing the flavorful sauce to adhere perfectly to the ingredients for an even tastier result. The sweet and savory sauce is so appealing to children; they ate it up with gusto! 😊 Watching the recipe video also makes cooking much easier!
