Eomuk bokkeum is a stir-fried fish cakes which is eaten as side dish in Korea. They are loved by anyone because it is quick and easy to prepare but still tastes great. Busan, the second largest city and the port city in Korea is famous for the most delicious fish cakes. Although thin rectangular eomuk is most commonly used type for this dish, you can generally use any type or shape for this eomuk bokkeum recipe. You can make it mild or spicy. Simply add some red chili pepper (gochugaru) to the sauce to make it spicy or just add soy sauce to make it milder.

Serves

For 2 Persons Preparation Time ca. 10 Minuten

Ingredients

• Fish cakes 600 grams
• 2 onions
• 1 cup of water
• Chili Powder 2 Tbsp
• Soy Sauce 1-2 Tbsp
• Sugar 1 Tsp
• Sesame
• Other Vegetables Optional

Preparation

1. Boil water in a medium pot.
2. Plunge the fish cake sheets for 30 seconds. Drain and cool. This step removes excess oil and makes the fish cakes tender, but you can skip it if you want.
3. Thinly slice the vegetables and cut the fish cakes into bite size pieces.
4. Heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil over medium high heat.
5. Add the vegetables, and cook for a minute until slightly softened. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the fish cake, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add the sauce over the fish cake and vegetables. Stir well, and cook until the sauce is all absorbed and the fish cakes and vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.