Comments on: Spicy Fish Cake BokkEum

By: Em

Em — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:32:29 +0000

Hi Aeri,

I had this for the first time a few days ago, and I loved it! It was my first time trying authentic Korean food, rather than trying the recipes on my own and hoping I did them right, haha. Now I really want to try this one on my own. I’m so glad you have a recipe for it here.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:53:39 +0000

Hi Aeri,

I’m a new fan of yours. Was looking for a recipe for making this spicy fish cake side dish which I had eaten at a Korean restaurant here in sgp. Found your link last night and couldn’t wait to try making it. Although I don’t have exactly the same ingredients as your recipe, I’m happy that it turn out well. I replaced the fish cake with our local fish cake, corn syrup with sugar + water. I wonder why mine didn’t turn out as red as yours or those I ate at the restaurant. Should I have use red pepper paste?
I made the non spicy version for my gal too and it was well received too.
Thank you for your detailed sharing! The video, photos and Korean words explanation are very useful.

By: Suzanne Sutherland

Suzanne Sutherland — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:45:14 +0000

What a beautiful dish! I made it as part of my Chuseok feast!

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:24:34 +0000

I’ve recently moved to Korea and while I’m a good cook back home I’m completely confused by Korean food! Thank you for you English language recipes, I’m really enjoying them!

And to the person above, I know this is a bit late, but corn syrup is only unhealthy when consumed in huge quantities like in sodas and juices. When you use it in moderation as a thickening agent it’s fine!

By: Rei

Rei — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:00:40 +0000

Hello Aeri
I tried this recipe today, it was very nice! What I love about your recipes is that you use simple and healthy ingredients, and the dish still turns out tasty~
Thanks!

By: home improvement

home improvement — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:30:12 +0000

yumyum, everything in here look so delicious.
actually i was looking for some korean recipes
i always see fishcakes or something on korean dramas
and movies. the one sold n the streets.

for now, im going to try your recipe.
great website by the way.

By: Aeri Lee

Aeri Lee — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:06:05 +0000

hi zenith,
We have different kinds of side-dishes.. as you mentioned.. some ..we make them fresh for each meal.. some you can keep in the refrigerator and eat for several days.. like this fish cake side-dish.. you can keep this spicy fried fish cake more than one week.. if you still have left..hehe hope to see you more often.

By: zenith

zenith — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:13:52 +0000

Hi Aeri,

Since its usual for Koreans to serve a number of side dishes for a meal, do they prepare it fresh everyday? Or they make a batch and keep them in the fridge to be eaten over a few days?

How long can this spicy fried fish cake be kept in the fridge?

Thanks for a wonderful blog and keep up the great work! Everytime I come here, I find new things and I don’t ever get bored!

By: Aeri Lee

Aeri Lee — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:45:52 +0000

hi Wakkun,
Nice to meet you !!! I’m happy to hear that you liked this dish. Yes, please try more Korean dishes.
Thanks for your comment. Happy new year

By: Wakkun

Wakkun — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:21:55 +0000

Hi Aeri,

Happy New Year 2010! I discovered your website a few days ago and everything looks so good!

I got to visit the korean grocery store today and couldn’t resist picking up some fishcake sheets.

Made this tonight and it was yummy! I over put a bit of the pepper powder and it was a little too spicy for me, but I will be able to adjust next time.

Can’t wait to try out more recipes!

PS: Congrats also on your baby.