How to make Korean fish cake skewers
Korean street food has recently become a craze around the world, with fish cake skewers (Odeng) becoming a hot topic due to its deliciousness and convenience. This article will introduce in detail how to make Korean fish cake skewers, and attach structured data to help you easily recreate this classic snack at home.
1. The origin and popularity of Korean fish cake skewers

Fish cake skewers are one of the most common winter street snacks in Korea and are often eaten with hot soup. In the past 10 days, with the promotion of Korean dramas and food bloggers, searches for fish cake skewers have increased significantly, making it a hot topic on social media. Its simple production and low cost have also attracted a large number of home kitchen enthusiasts to try it.
| Popular platforms | Number of related topics (last 10 days) | Keyword popularity | 
|---|---|---|
| Douyin | 152,000 | Korean Fish Cake Skewers, Family Version Fish Cake | 
| 87,000 | Korean snacks, fish cake soup | |
| YouTube | 65,000 | Korean fish cake | 
2. Ingredients for making Korean fish cake skewers
Making Korean fish cake skewers requires the following materials, and the specific amounts can be adjusted according to needs:
| Material name | Dosage | Remarks | 
|---|---|---|
| Korean fish cakes | 300g | Choice of white fish cakes or mixed fish cakes | 
| Bamboo stick | 10 sticks | Recommended length is 15-20 cm | 
| stock | 1 liter | Can be cooked with kelp and anchovies | 
| soy sauce | 2 tablespoons | for seasoning | 
| white sugar | 1 tsp | Optional | 
| minced garlic | 1 tsp | Add flavor | 
3. How to make Korean fish cake skewers
1.Prepare the stock: Boil kelp and anchovies in water, reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, then filter to get clear soup stock.
2.Processing fish cakes: Cut the fish cakes into strips or sheets about 1 cm thick, and skewer them with bamboo skewers, about 3-4 pieces per skewer.
3.Boiled Fish Cake Skewers: Boil the stock, add soy sauce, sugar and minced garlic to taste, add fish cake skewers and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float.
4.Food recommendations: Fish cake skewers can be eaten with soup stock or dipped in Korean chili sauce or soy sauce.
| steps | time | Key points | 
|---|---|---|
| Make stock | 30 minutes | Fire control | 
| Boiled Fish Cake Skewers | 5 minutes | Avoid overcooking | 
4. Variations and innovations of Korean fish cake skewers
With the popularity of fish cake skewers, many innovative methods have emerged:
1.Cheese stuffed fish cake skewers: Add cheese slices to fish cakes and cook until melted for a richer texture.
2.Spicy Fish Cake Skewers: Add chili powder or Korean hot sauce to the soup stock for a spicy version.
3.Fried fish cake skewers: Fish cake skewers are coated in batter and fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
5. Things to note
1. Fish cakes themselves are salty, so you need to pay attention to the salt balance when seasoning.
2. It is recommended to soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for disinfection before use.
3. The stock is the soul of fish cake skewers, so it is recommended not to omit the cooking step.
With the above steps, you can easily make authentic Korean fish cake skewers at home. Not only is this snack perfect for warming up in the winter, it’s also a delicious option for parties. Come and try it!
 
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