Uhmook

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. Transfer the fish paste to a mixing bowl and add potato starch, chopped onion, carrot, green onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
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-shaped patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. Place the fish cakes in the heated pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cooked fish cakes and simmer for 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
7. Serve the Uhmook hot as an appetizer or add it to soups and stews.