Korean Stir-Fried Fish Cakes (2 Ways)

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut 300g of Korean fish cakes into bite-sized pieces. You can cut them in half lengthwise and then into 1/2 inch pieces, or cut them into triangles or other shapes.
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2. 2
   Thinly slice two green onions and separate the white and green parts. Thinly slice half an onion and the green and red chilies.
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   Make the soy sauce version: In a small container, mix 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce, 0.5 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp mirin, black pepper, and 2 tbsp water.
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4. 4
   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and onion slices, and sauté for about 1 minute until they start to soften and become fragrant.
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5. 5
   Add the fish cake pieces and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Fish cakes have some oil on their surface, so you don't need much additional oil.
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   Add the green and red chilies and the prepared sauce, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fish cakes are lightly browned.
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   Turn off the heat and add the remaining green onion parts and 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil. Mix well and taste, adding more soy sauce if needed.
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8. 8
   Transfer the soy sauce version to a serving plate and garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds.
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   Make the spicy version sauce: In a small container, mix 1.5 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce, 0.5 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp mirin, black pepper, and 2 tbsp water. Use fine chili flakes for a more beautiful appearance, or coarse flakes work fine too.
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    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and onion slices, and sauté for about 1 minute until softened.
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    Add the fish cake pieces and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Then add the chilies and the prepared spicy sauce, and continue stir-frying for about 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated.
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    Turn off the heat, add the green onion parts and 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil, and mix well.
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    Transfer the spicy version to a serving plate and garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy.
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