Kim Dae-seok's Yellow Croaker Strips Stir-Fry

• yellow croaker strips 1 handful
• won-dang (sugar) 1 spoon + 2 pinches
• green onion 1 stalk
• onion 1/4
• green chili pepper 1
• red chili pepper 1
• garlic 3 cloves
• soy sauce 3 spoons
• oyster sauce 1 spoon
• honey syrup 1 spoon
• vegetable oil 3 turns
• potato starch 1 spoon
• sesame seeds 1 spoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Quickly dipping the yellow croaker strips in cold water and squeezing firmly removes the strong, dry fish odor characteristic of dried croaker.
• Coating the strips with sugar (won-dang) before cooking activates a tenderizing effect, preventing dryness or toughness and maintaining exceptional softness.
• Adding potato starch before the sauce helps the strips stick together without sliding apart, resulting in a deliciously chewy, clingy texture.
• Adding a final pinch of sugar just before serving enhances sweetness subtly without overpowering, keeping the strips separate and crisp with distinct graininess.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who always end up with hard, dry yellow croaker strips and want to learn how to make them soft and moist.
• ⭐People seeking a balanced side dish with deep, rich onion aroma and savory soy-based seasoning that deeply infuses into every bite.
• ⭐Anyone eager to experience pro chef secrets—sugar tenderizing and potato starch coating—for a surprising, satisfying texture twist.