Description
A flavorful and quick Korean Fish Cake Stir Fry (Eomuk Bokkeum) made with sliced fish cakes, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. This dish is perfect as a side or light meal and is full of vibrant textures and umami flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Korean fish cakes (eomuk), sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or avocado oil)
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Thinly slice the onion and julienne the carrot; chop the green onions; mince the garlic for quick and even cooking.
- Heat Oil & Sauté Veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and carrot, stir-frying them for 2–3 minutes until they become slightly softened but still retain some crunch.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, allowing the aroma to infuse without burning.
- Cook Fish Cakes: Stir in the sliced fish cakes, continuing to cook for another 2–3 minutes. This step allows the fish cakes to lightly brown and develop flavor.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in soy sauce, mirin (if using), sugar, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything to coat the ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the fish cakes to become tender and fully heated through.
- Finish with Sesame: Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the stir fry. Toss well to combine the flavors.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For extra heat, add sliced chili peppers during cooking.
- Add bell peppers for more color and crunch if desired.
- This stir fry works great as a side dish or a light meal served with rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
