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How to make Korean Fish Cake (Eomuk/Odeng)

Make your very own Korean Fish Cake from scratch. It is simple and easy to make and makes a great side dish or appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 250 grams fish fillet slightly frozen
  • 200 grams prawn
  • 125 grams squid
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup potato starch or tapioca or cornstarch
  • 1 large egg white
  • oil for frying

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Separate the head of the squid from the body. Pull out the cartilage from the body and make a cut on one side to make one flat piece. Remove anything left inside the body tube and then peel off the skin. Cut it in smaller pieces. Cut the head just above the eyes and discard the eyes and lower parts. Remember also to remove the cartilage part, if any, on the head.
  2. Shell and devein the prawns if needed.
  3. Cut fish fillet into smaller pieces.
  4. Place the squid, prawn, and fish in a food processor or blender. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, ground pepper, oil, flour, starch, and egg white.
  5. Pulse for a couple of minutes until it gets a homogeneous texture. About 2-3 minutes depending on speed of the processor.
Shaping.
  1. Divide the mixture into 3 or 4 equal parts. Take one part and spread it on a flat surface lined with plastic wrap, making sure there is no air trapped. Scrape it together to form a rectangle, about 1 inch high. Wrap it with the plastic wrap liner. Do the same with the rest.
  2. Place the uncooked fish cakes in the freezer and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat enough oil, about 1-inch high, in a small pot over medium high heat until it reaches 350°F. Take the fish cakes and fry them one at a time for 10-12 minutes, flipping them over for even cooking until it becomes golden brown.
  4. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
  5. Slice and serve while still warm. You may store the cooked fish cake in the fridge or use it for other Korean recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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