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Korean Rice Cake Skewers (Tteok Kkochi)

A popular Korean street food Tteok Kkochi (Korean rice cake skewers) recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

MAIN
  • 32 pieces Korean rice cakes (garaetteok)
  • Some cooking oil , I use rice bran oil
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp Crushed nuts of your choice to garnish (I used walnuts. Peanuts, almonds or even sesame seeds are also a popular choice.)
SPICY, SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE (ORIGINAL STYLE) – MIX THESE IN A BOWL
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato sauce (ketchup)
  • 1 Tbsp korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic 
SAVOURY SWEET SAUCE (OPTIONAL, KIDS FRIENDLY STYLE) – MIX THESE IN A BOWL. THIS SAUCE IS ONLY ENOUGH FOR ABOUT 16 PIECES OF RICE CAKES.
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Blanch the rice cakes in hot boiling water for about 30 seconds to soften them. Drain the water and run cold tap water on the rice cakes. Drain and pat dry the rice cakes with some kitchen paper to avoid oil splash during cooking. (If your rice cakes are fresh and soft already, skip this step.)
  2. (While boiling the water above) Heat the sauce in a separate sauce pan briefly (for 20 to 30 seconds) to dissolve the sugar and honey and thicken the sauce a bit. Constantly stir it to avoid burn.
  3. Put the rice cakes on the skewers. (Number of rice cakes on the skewer will depend on the length of the skewer. But make sure that it will fit nicely in your frying pan.)
  4. Add some cooking oil in a well heated pan and grill both sides of the rice cakes on medium high heat for about 1 min each. Take them out and brush the sauce on both sides of the rice cakes. (Alternatively you can dip the rice cakes into the sauce bowl if it’s deep enough.)
  5. Garnish with your choice of crushed nuts and serve. Enjoy these delicious treats, either warm or cooled to room temperature.

Notes

  • 1 Tbsp = 15 ml

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.