Tteokkochi

Name: Tteokkochi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste); 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Korean street food skewers with chewy rice cakes and vegetables coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze.

27 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

KoreanAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
2

Thread the 2 cups cut into 1-inch pieces Korean rice cakes (tteok), 1/2 cut into 1-inch pieces onion, and 1/2 cut into 1-inch pieces green bell pepper alternately onto the skewers.
3

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste), 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
4

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
5

Place the skewers on the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side until the Korean rice cakes (tteok) are slightly golden.
6

Brush the skewers generously with the gochujang (Korean red chili paste) mixture on both sides.
7

Continue cooking for another 2 minutes per side, brushing with more sauce as needed.
8

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Tteokkochi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tteokkochi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tteokkochi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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