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Tteokkochi: A Delicious Taste of Korean Street Food

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Experience the magic of Korean street food with Tteokkochi, delicious skewers of chewy rice cakes brushed with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 32 Korean rice cakes (tteok) (cylinder type / garaetteok, fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for frying)
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 tbsp Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
  • 1 tbsp tomato sauce (ketchup)
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Korean hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice Cakes: If you’re using frozen tteok, make sure they have been thoroughly thawed and are at room temperature.
  2. Soak Skewers: If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes.
  3. Skewer the Tteok: Thread the rice cakes onto the skewers, about 4-5 per skewer.
  4. Make the Sauce: Mix together gochujang, tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and gochugaru in a small bowl.
  5. Heat the Pan: In a large non-stick skillet, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
  6. Cook the Tteokkochi: Place your skewers in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing with sauce as they cook.
  7. Glaze and Finish: Continue brushing with the sauce and allow it to caramelize, cooking for a total of around 10-12 minutes.
  8. Add a Splash of Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the skewers before serving.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm on skewers or off, drizzling any leftover sauce on top.

Notes

Feel free to customize with vegetables, cheese, or a sweet glaze for a dessert twist!

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Keywords: Tteokkochi, Korean street food, skewers, rice cakes

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