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Korean Stir-fried Fish Cake (어묵 볶음, Eomuk Bokkeum)
Category: Korean Home Cooking🕒 20 mins🍽️ 3 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
This dish is a classic Korean banchan (side dish) and is especially popular in lunchboxes. It’s spicy if you want it to be, or kid-friendly with less chili!
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
How I cook it
Blanch the fish cakes in boiling water for about 30 seconds or rinse under hot running water to remove excess oil. In Germany, they’re usually sold frozen, so rinsing is a good idea.
Cut each fish cake into small rectangles or triangles (about 10 pieces per sheet). Slice the onion and carrot thinly.
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients in advance to save time while cooking.
Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the fish cakes, onion, and carrot. When the onion begins to soften, add the sauce and stir-fry over medium heat.
If you prefer it a bit softer or saucier, add about 50 ml of water.
Remove from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds (optional), and serve!
Small notes
Blanch the fish cakes in boiling water for about 30 seconds or rinse under hot running water to remove excess oil. In Germany, they’re usually sold frozen, so rinsing is a good idea.
Cut each fish cake into small rectangles or triangles (about 10 pieces per sheet). Slice the onion and carrot thinly.
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients in advance to save time while cooking.
Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the fish cakes, onion, and carrot. When the onion begins to soften, add the sauce and stir-fry over medium heat.
If you prefer it a bit softer or saucier, add about 50 ml of water.
Remove from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds (optional), and serve!
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.