{"id":"recipe_f16252f52d","slug":"eomuk-korean-fish-cakes","title":"Eomuk (Korean Fish Cakes)","description":"A popular East Asian street food snack, these savory fish cakes are made from a smooth blend of fresh white fish, seasonings, and vegetables, then deep-fried until golden and bouncy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g white fish fillets (cod, pollock, or tilapia)","name":"White Fish Fillets","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"fillets","notes":"cold, cut into chunks","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g squid or shrimp","name":"Shrimp","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cleaned","notes":"optional but adds better texture","group":"Paste","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 piece egg white","name":"Egg White","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"helps binding","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"40g potato starch","name":"Potato Starch","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 teaspoon sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tablespoon mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 small onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"small","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/4 carrot, finely chopped","name":"Carrot","quantity":0.25,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"500ml cooking oil for frying","name":"Cooking Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Vegetable or canola oil","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the cold white fish chunks, cleaned squid/shrimp, garlic, egg white, sugar, salt, and mirin into a food processor.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cold white fish chunks, cleaned squid/shrimp, garlic, egg white","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Process until the mixture becomes a smooth, sticky paste. Add the potato starch and process again until fully incorporated.","group":"Preparation","title":"Process until the mixture becomes a smooth, sticky paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Transfer the paste to a bowl and fold in the finely chopped onion and carrot by hand.","group":"Preparation","title":"Transfer the paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan to 340°F (171°C).","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the cooking oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread a portion of the paste onto a greased spatula or flat surface and slide it carefully into the hot oil. Shape into rectangles or rolls.","group":"Frying","title":"Spread a portion of the paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and puffed up. Remove and drain on paper towels.","group":"Frying","title":"Fry for 2-3 minutes","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"Ensure the fish is very cold before blending to achieve the best texture. You can shape these into sheets, cylinders, or balls.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Food processor","Deep frying pan","Slotted spoon","Spatula"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish","shellfish","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Yields approximately 12 medium fish cakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The fish paste can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store fried fish cakes in an airtight container. They are best used in soups (Eomuk-tang) or stir-fries (Eomuk-bokkeum).","reheatingNotes":"Pan-fry briefly or steam to reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_f16252f52d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8650ce2d-c84c-419c-86d0-c07b23056a7c","imageAlt":"Eomuk (Korean Fish Cakes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fish cake","korean street food","savory snack","homemade eomuk","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Eomuk (Korean Fish Cakes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:34:39.550Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:34:39.550Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_8c98f14ca2","slug":"classic-fried-rice-chaofan","title":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","description":"A quick, savory, and satisfying East Asian staple featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with eggs, crisp vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_72d96930ee","slug":"classic-salted-edamame","title":"Classic Salted Edamame","description":"A quintessential East Asian snack of young soybeans in the pod, boiled to perfection and seasoned with flaky sea salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_72d96930ee%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8dbc9240-2dcf-4a42-af9f-fea6a6fa2d9d","imageAlt":"Classic Salted Edamame — recipe cover","tags":["edamame","soybeans","snack","healthy","high protein","vegan","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_78c5c8b6a2","slug":"hojicha-japanese-roasted-green-tea","title":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, aromatic Japanese roasted green tea with toasted, nutty, and slightly smoky notes. 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