Korean Side Dishes (Stir Fry Fish Cakes & Pan Fried Tofu w/ Sauce) // 밥도둑 반찬 (오뎅볶음 & 두부조림)

fish cakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: homemade fish cakes

Tofu is lower in calories and can be made at home for cost savings.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while olive oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often cheaper and works similarly as a thickener.

Cut rectangle sheets of fish cakes into smaller pieces.

Mince 2 garlic cloves.

Chop onion and green chilies.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and fish cakes to the pan.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and sesame oil.

Add oyster sauce and corn syrup to the mixture.

Stir in green chilies and green onions.

Transfer the mixture to Tupperware and garnish with more green onions and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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