Brussels Sprout Tteokbokki: Chewy Rice Cakes with Crisp Vegetables
Quick & Healthy Meal for One: Brussels Sprout Tteokbokki
Introducing a special tteokbokki that balances both health and flavor, combining chewy rice cakes with nutritious Brussels sprouts and fresh vegetables. The delightful texture of the chewy rice cakes, paired with the crispness of the vegetables, creates a taste sensation that fills your mouth with happiness. It’s a healthy dish perfect as a satisfying side dish or a delightful snack. Enjoy this unique Korean street food, perfect for a solo meal or as a delicious accompaniment to rice!
Main Ingredients
- 20 Tteokbokki rice cakes
- 1/3 Onion
- 30g Carrot
- 7 Brussels sprouts
- 80g Boiled broccoli
Seasoning Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Corn syrup (or Oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp Plum extract (or Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- 4 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Corn syrup (or Oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp Plum extract (or Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly preparing all your ingredients. Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If your rice cakes are hard, you might want to rinse them under cold water.
Step 2
Rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes under cold water. If they are stuck together, you can cut them in half diagonally or into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm). This helps the sauce penetrate better.
Step 3
To achieve a soft and chewy texture, blanch the rice cakes in boiling water for about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy. Drain the blanched rice cakes and rinse them under cold water.
Step 4
The boiled broccoli is already cooked, so it will be added towards the end. Briefly blanch the broccoli in boiling salted water for about 1 minute, then rinse under cold water. (This step can be skipped if you prefer.)
Step 5
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma is released, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, plum extract, and corn syrup. Stir well to combine. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the blanched rice cakes and stir-fry until they are coated and chewy with the sauce. Ensure the rice cakes absorb the flavors well.
Step 6
When the rice cakes have absorbed some of the sauce, add the prepared carrots, onion, and Brussels sprouts in that order. Stir-fry until the vegetables are slightly tender but still retain a pleasant crispness. Finally, add the blanched broccoli and gently mix everything together. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in the sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of black pepper for a flavorful finish. Your delicious Brussels Sprout Tteokbokki is ready! Enjoy your meal.
