Eomuk

Ingredients

• Water (1 cup)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Green onion (2 stalks, finely chopped)
• Carrot (1 small, finely chopped)
• Onion (1 small, finely chopped)
• Potato starch (2 tablespoons)
• White fish fillets (500g)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend the white fish fillets until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground fish, potato starch, chopped onion, carrot, green onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Take a small portion of the fish mixture and shape it into a flat oval shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. Place the fish cakes in the heated pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6. Pour water into the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the fish cakes to cook through.
7. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the fish cakes are slightly caramelized.
8. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.