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10-Min Gochujang Fish Cake Stir-Fry

Chewy Korean fish cakes tossed in a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze with garlic and scallions. Ready in under 5 minutes—pure TikTok gold.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
185
Protein
12g
10-Min Gochujang Fish Cake Stir-Fry
quicksatisfyingkoreanseafoodchewycrispyDessertweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add fish cakes and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the fish cakes, then push to the side of the pan and add garlic to the empty space.

  4. Step 4

    Cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant, then add gochujang and sugar and stir to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Toss the fish cakes in the gochujang glaze for 1 minute until coated and caramelized.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat, fold in scallions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (10–12 inch)
  • cooking spoon or spatula
  • cutting board and knife

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