Korean side dishes fish cake (Everything You Need to Know)

Let know about Korean side dishes fish cake!

Have you heard fish cake? I did not know before that fish cake ever exist on the planet 🙂

I tried many cakes and desert in my life, and I am also very fond of desert. But Korean fish cake is different. Let’s know everything about Korean side dishes fish cake!

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Korean fish cake, known as “eomuk” (어묵) or “odeng” (오뎅), is a popular side dish and snack in Korean cuisine. It’s made from a mixture of ground white fish, typically pollock or cod, combined with various starches, vegetables, and seasonings.

Eomuk Bokkeum (어묵볶음)/ Odeng Bokkeum (오뎅볶음)

Korean fish cake, known as eomuk (어묵) or odeng (오뎅), is a popular ingredient in Korean cuisine. These fish cakes are made from ground white fish mixed with various fillers such as flour, vegetables, and seasonings, then formed into different shapes and either steamed or fried.

Korean fish cake has two names like eomuk (어묵) or odeng (오뎅). Whatever you call it does not really matter.

Korean fish cake is a significantly popular side dish in Korean cuisine. I think, you can find this site menu almost every Korean restaurant. Eomuk Bokkeum or Odeng Bokkeum are made from ground white fish mixed with various fillers such as flour, vegetables, and seasonings, then formed into different shapes and either steamed or fried.

Korea has rice food culture. I you should have tried food as much as you can. This menu is also recommended. You will enjoy it.

Cultural Importance

Fish cakes are a staple in Korean cuisine and can be found in various dishes, from soups and stews to street food snacks. Eomuk Bokkeum is a common household dish, appreciated for its simplicity and delicious taste.

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