Royal Tteokbokki: Sweet and Savory Soy Sauce Stir-fried Rice Cakes for the Whole Family
How to Make Royal Tteokbokki | Sweet and Savory Soy Sauce Tteokbokki Recipe Great for Kids
Are you preparing meals that your children can enjoy safely? This Royal Tteokbokki, made with plenty of beef, mushrooms, and vegetables, is a perfect dish for the whole family to enjoy together. Unlike regular spicy tteokbokki, this soy-sauce-based version is mild enough for children and is packed with nutrients, making it a satisfying meal. Discover the recipe for Royal Tteokbokki that will make any day special!
Colorful Ingredients for Royal Tteokbokki- 300g Tteokbokki rice cakes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 200g Beef (for bulgogi, thinly sliced)
- A little cooking oil (for stir-frying)
- 3-4 Shiitake mushrooms (freshly picked)
- 1/2 Onion (sliced into strips)
- 1/3 Green onion (cut into large pieces)
- 1/5 Carrot (thinly sliced and cut into thirds)
- 2 Mini bell peppers (seeds removed and sliced into strips)
Tteok Seasoning for Chewy Texture- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
Flavorful Beef Marinade- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine, to remove gamey smell)
- 1.5 Tbsp Ginger wine (enhances flavor, optional)
- 2 Tbsp Minced green onion
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
Flavorful Beef Marinade- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine, to remove gamey smell)
- 1.5 Tbsp Ginger wine (enhances flavor, optional)
- 2 Tbsp Minced green onion
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes in cold water. Then, blanch them in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes until they become soft and chewy. This step ensures the rice cakes are tender and won’t break apart during cooking, resulting in a delightfully soft texture.
Step 2
Drain the blanched rice cakes and place them in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Gently mix by hand, coating the rice cakes with the seasoning. This pre-seasoning helps the rice cakes absorb flavors better, making them even more delicious.
Step 3
Pat the bulgogi beef dry with paper towels to remove excess blood. In a separate bowl, combine all the beef marinade ingredients: 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp mirin, 1.5 Tbsp ginger wine, 2 Tbsp minced green onion, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well.
Step 4
Gently knead the beef with the marinade using your hands to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator for a deeper flavor.
Step 5
Prepare the vegetables. Peel and thinly slice the onion into strips about 0.5 cm thick. Cut the green onion into large pieces.
Step 6
Wash and clean the carrot, then slice it thinly about 0.3 cm thick and cut into 3 cm lengths. For the shiitake mushrooms, remove the tough stems and thinly slice the caps (about 0.5 cm thick). For the mini bell peppers, remove the seeds and slice them into strips about 0.5 cm thick. Cutting the vegetables into similar sizes ensures they cook evenly.
Step 7
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, until the surface of the beef turns brown.
Step 8
Once the beef is partially cooked, add the shiitake mushrooms and carrots. Stir-fry them together with the beef. Adding firmer vegetables first helps them cook evenly.
Step 9
The vegetables will release their moisture as they cook, creating a natural sauce. If the mixture seems too dry or you prefer a saucier consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at this stage to adjust the liquid level.
Step 10
Add the pre-seasoned tteokbokki rice cakes to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Gently toss to coat the rice cakes with the sauce.
Step 11
Finally, add the colorful bell peppers and the large pieces of green onion. Stir-fry for another minute or so. Bell peppers cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain their slight crispness.
Step 12
Once all the ingredients are deliciously combined, transfer the Royal Tteokbokki to a serving plate. It’s a hearty and visually appealing dish packed with beef and colorful vegetables. Enjoy a wonderful mealtime with your whole family!
