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Spicy Korean Fish Cake Stir-Fry

Chewy fish cakes tossed in a gochujang-based sauce with peppers and onion. Sticky, spicy, ready in 15 minutes — pure weeknight comfort.

Total time
15 min
Servings
3
Calories
185
Protein
18g
Spicy Korean Fish Cake Stir-Fry
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Slice the bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips and chop the onion into thin wedges.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Add fish cakes, peppers, and onion. Stir occasionally until the edges of cakes crisp up, ~4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the sauce over everything and toss until coated and sticky, 1–2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon

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