Tteokkochi Skewers
Daily Recipe: April 28, 2023
Looking for a fusion snack that's perfect for the much-awaited spring weather? Try making our Korean-inspired Tteokkochi Skewers! These bite-sized snacks are made with chewy Korean rice cakes, glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, then skewered and grilled to perfection. Perfectly balanced between sweet, salty, and spicy, this snack is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it. Plus, the addition of sesame seeds and scallions complete the dish with an extra pop of flavor and color.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Korean rice cakes - 1 pound - cut into bite-sized pieces
- Oil suitable for frying - 1 tablespoon
- Green onions - 2 - sliced
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Wooden skewers - 4-5
- Korean red pepper paste - 3 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 1 clove - minced
- Toasted sesame oil - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - - to taste
- Pepper - - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌊💡🍢Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
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Step 2 - 🍳🔥🍚Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan, add tteok pieces, and stir-fry until crispy.
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Step 3 - 🥢🔪🍯Mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
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Step 4 - 🍶🤲🍚Brush the sauce all over each piece of tteok, then toss them in the pan to fully coat them with the sauce.
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Step 5 - 🍡🍢🌱Thread glazed tteok onto the soaked skewers, alternating with scallions and sesame seeds.
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Step 6 - 🍢🔥🌞Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat, then grill the skewers until char marks appear.
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Step 7 - 🍽️👀👅Serve immediately and enjoy!
Additional
Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the sauce based on your preferences. For added freshness, you can sprinkle some chopped cilantro and squeeze a lime over the skewers before serving. For a heartier snack, you can serve the skewers with a side of steamed or roasted veggies.