Korean Stir-Fried Fish Cakes (Eomuk Bokkeum)
Make this quick and easy Korean Stir-Fried Fish Cake (Eomuk Bokkeum 어묵볶음) recipe in under 15 minutes! A delicious sweet-savory side dish that pairs perfectly with rice or as part of a Korean banchan spread.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Korean fish cakes eomuk, sliced
- 1/2 small onion sliced thin
- 1 small carrot julienned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp Korean red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the fish cakes, onion, carrot, and green onion. Mince garlic.
- Blanch the fish cakes in boiling water for 20 seconds, then drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the blanched fish cakes and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Add 1 tablespoon of water and toss until the sauce lightly coats the ingredients.
- Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 160 Total Fat: 8g (10% DV) Saturated Fat: 1g (5% DV) Cholesterol: 15mg (5% DV) Sodium: 590mg (26% DV) Total Carbohydrates: 11g (4% DV) Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV) Total Sugars: 3g Protein: 9g (18% DV) Calcium: 15mg (1% DV) Iron: 0.7mg (4% DV)
*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on brands and portion sizes used.*