Tongin Market Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) |
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In Korea, tteokbokki (tech-boke-ee) comes in many guises. The ubiquitous street-food version consists of rice cakes floating in a sweet-spicy sauce made with corn syrup and gochujang (Korean chile paste). This take, served in only one particular market in Seoul, was the simplest and most delicious I had-crisp on the outside and chewy within. You'll find rice cakes for tteokbokki at Korean markets; they're about the size of a thumb. There really is no substitute for gochugaru (Korean ground chile). It's earthier and far less spicy than many other ground chiles. Ingredients:
14 ounces rice cakes for tteokbokki (about 2 1/2 cups) |
2 tablespoons coarsely ground korean chile (gochugaru) |
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce |
1 teaspoon sugar |
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
Directions:
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add rice cakes; boil 2 minutes or just until rice cakes float. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Drain.
2. Place rice cakes in a medium bowl. Add chile, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add rice cake mixture; sauté 5 minutes or until rice cakes are crisp and evenly blistered, stirring frequently.
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