Fish cake BokkEum is a non-spicy side dish. Fish cake side dishes are popular in Korean lunch boxes. This food reminds me of my school lunches. Oh, I miss my mom’s food again.
Yield: 3 Servings
Short Korean Lesson: *^^*
- EomMa (엄마) = Mommy
- Abba (아빠) = Daddy
Video Instructions
Main Ingredients
- 3 Fried Fish Cakes
- ¼ Onion
- ⅛ Carrot
- Some Hot Peppers or Sweet Peppers
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Sauce Ingredients
- 1½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1½ Tbsp Corn Syrup
- ½ Tbsp Water
- ½ tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sugar
Directions
Divide 3 fish cakes in half and cut them thinly.
Slice ¼ of an onion thinly, julienne ⅛ of a carrot, and cut some hot peppers or sweet peppers, depending on your tastes. I used some type of Korean pepper.
On medium heat, add 2 Tbsp of olive oil or cooking oil. Fry the fish cakes for 5 minutes.
Add the onion, carrot, and peppers. Stir them.
Add 1½ Tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of sugar, ½ tsp of minced garlic, 1½ Tbsp of corn syrup, and ½ Tbsp of water. Fry until the onion has cooked.
Sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds on top. Mix, and then turn off the heat.
Enjoy!
HI Aeri!
Thanks for the recipes. Just wanted to know which was correct on this dish? You posted 1 tsp of sugar and 1/2 TBS of water but later on, you say 1/2 tsp of sugar and 2 TBS of water. I wasn’t sure which one to follow.
Thanks!
Annie
hi Annie,
Oh.. thank you so much for pointing my mistake. I try to check things well before I post recipes..but I still make mistakes.. hehe I corrected them. 1/2 tbsp of water..and 1 tsp of sugar are right.. sorry for confusing..
Hi Aeri,
Well, after trying the spicy fish cakes recipe with success. I decided to try making the non spicy version.
It came out great also, but personally I do prefer the spicy one a lot more.
Thanks for giving us recipes with different options!
I have the firm tofu in the fridge and look forward to trying that recipe soon!
hi Wakkun,
I agree, also prefer spicy one than soy sauce one. ^^ Enjoy Korean dishes. thanks
is this fried fish cake the same as the fish cakes korean restaurants served in side dishes?
hi kay,
I think so.. I also posted spicy version of fried fish cake side-dish.. you can find it in my picture index.. Usually the side-dish that Korean restaurants serve is spicy version. thanks
Hi there I have just found your site after searching the web for Korean recipes ! You have done a great job, the videos make it so easy to follow. I have been trying Asian style food lately as my husband is allergic to milk products and I was told Asian food would be good as it contains little. It is great that you have some Korean lessons too (love that). One question; with the side dishes if you make to much and then refridgerate, do you re-heat or eat cold ? We like the fish cake recipe but aren’t sure how to eat the leftovers ? We also have children and they are very good but find some of the food strange and hard to eat any suggestions ? ps. We are from New Zealand =)
Hi, Anne
aha.. you are asking.. you have problem to find good food for your children.. which they you love to eat ??? It can be depending on your kids’ taste..but I will recommend you.. curry and rice … vegetable fried rice.. kimchi fried rice.. or black bean paste with rice or noodles..for now.. to see if they like that kind of food.
thanks !!!
Nice to meet you !!! I’m happy that you found my blog..hehe Yes, Korean food can be good for him since we don’t use milk for our food. It depends on side dishes… but most side-dishes I made so far… you eat them without re heating.. usually.. you reheat leftover stew..or soup.. though.. fish cake side-dish.. I just eat from refrigerator without reheating it.
I will give you links for them.
http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/09/korean-curry-rice/
http://aeriskitchen.com/2009/06/vegetable-fried-rice-%EC%95%BC%EC%B1%84-%EB%B3%B6%EC%9D%8C%EB%B0%A5yachae-bokkeumbap/
http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/09/kimchi-fried-rice/
http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/09/jja-jang-bap-noodle/
If you have any more questions, let me know~~~
Thanks so much for the quick reply. Yes my kids love fried rice, with the Kimchi some recipes say you can rinse it ? i think it would be to hot for them if I didn’t, so I should just run it under cold water? It is fathers day in a couple of days here so we are having a big family gathering at my house and I have bought my first small tub of Kimchi and we have more fish cakes too as my husband liked that dish. wish me luck am catering for about 8-10 people !
Hi, Anne
hehe.. let me know the result 
Yep.. that’s what Korean moms do for their young kids. You can rinse the kimchi in water … that will reduce the spiciness.. GOOD LUCK for your family meal.
my girl wanted me to pass her “you’re most welcome ” to you
she’s demanding me to make this again!
Hi, layping ^^
thank you for your comment !!!
oh..sooooo cute !!! hehe. Tell her I’m very happy.
today i made this fried fish cake (and fried seasoned cuttlefish, read under that posting) and my girl, she’s 8 said “this is my favourite dish now”. so, you know how it turned out…grrrreat!
Hi, layping
I’m happy ~~ Have a great week !!! thanks.
wow.. I feel honor that your little girl said that !!! hehe..tell her “thank you” instead of me.