Solo Cooking God Sugar-Coated Fish Cake Skewers

Grill fish cakes until crispy, then coat them with sugar to recreate the sweet and savory flavor of a street snack shop's fried fish cake—this ultra-simple beer snack comes together in minutes.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those looking for a quick, no-fuss snack to enjoy with a cold beer
  • Fans of the sweet-savory flavor of classic street-side fried fish cake

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

  • thick fish cake 3 pieces (about 200-300g)
  • vegetable oil a little
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • ketchup or mayonnaise to taste

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut thick fish cakes with high meat content into 2cm-thick pieces, suitable for easy eating.
  2. Heat a pan with a light coating of vegetable oil to prevent sticking, then place the cut fish cakes in without overlapping.
  3. Since fish cakes contain some oil themselves, cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until both sides develop a deep golden-brown color.
  4. Once the fish cakes are slightly firm and crisp, reduce the heat and evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over them.
  5. As the sugar melts from the heat, stir gently to coat the fish cakes evenly, ensuring a crisp, sugary crust forms.
  6. Transfer the finished grilled fish cakes to a serving dish and add ketchup or mayonnaise according to personal preference.
  1. Slice fish cakes into long, 2cm-thick pieces.
  2. Pan-fry them over a lightly oiled pan until they become firm and golden-brown on both sides.
  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar to create a crispy coating, then serve with your preferred sauce.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Use thick fish cakes with high meat content to ensure a crisp exterior and chewy interior when grilled.
  • Cook the fish cakes until they feel slightly charred to avoid a soggy texture and maximize crispiness.
  • After adding sugar, reduce heat or use residual heat to prevent burning, as sugar caramelizes quickly.

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