Chewy Tteokgalbi: A Delicious Beef Patty Recipe for Special Occasions
Savory and Chewy Tteokgalbi Made with Beef Patties
Enjoy this delightful Tteokgalbi recipe, featuring tender minced beef combined with chewy rice cakes and aromatic vegetables. It’s a wonderful main dish perfect for any celebration, guaranteed to be loved by everyone from kids to adults.
Main Ingredients- 300g ground beef
- 10 tteokbokki rice cakes (short or thick ones recommended)
- 50g shiitake mushrooms
- A small bunch of chives, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making ‘Tteokgalbi’, a beloved dish enjoyed by people of all ages. Let me introduce a special recipe that perfectly balances chewy rice cakes and tender beef.
Step 2
To enhance the flavor of the Tteokgalbi, prepare the onion and shiitake mushrooms by finely grinding them in a blender or food processor. This step ensures a smoother texture and better integration of ingredients.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, the finely ground onion and shiitake mushrooms, and the finely chopped chives. The chives will add a lovely aromatic touch.
Step 4
Let’s prepare the seasoning sauce that will define the Tteokgalbi’s taste. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. It’s important to make the sauce in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic and the prepared seasoning sauce to the bowl with the beef mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Step 6
Now, add the glutinous rice flour, which gives the Tteokgalbi its chewy texture, and the black pepper for flavor. Gently mix with your hands to form a dough. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the patties tough; a light mix is best.
Step 7
Check the consistency of the dough and adjust the glutinous rice flour as needed. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of glutinous rice flour at a time until it reaches a thickness that allows you to form round, flat patties without sticking to your hands.
Step 8
Place a tteokbokki rice cake in the center of the dough and wrap it with the meat mixture to form a round, flat Tteokgalbi shape. Make sure to enclose the rice cake completely with the dough to prevent it from bursting during cooking.
Step 9
Heat a frying pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Lining the pan with parchment paper will help prevent the Tteokgalbi from burning or sticking. Place the Tteokgalbi in the pan and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, as if deep-frying. Aim for a crispy exterior and a moist interior.
Step 10
When the Tteokgalbi is almost done, prepare the garnishes. You can make flower shapes by scoring the jujubes or slice them thinly. Finely chop the pine nuts into a powder. Sprinkle the prepared garnishes lightly over the Tteokgalbi for an attractive presentation and enhanced flavor.
Step 11
And there you have it – perfectly delicious Tteokgalbi! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice, or serve it as an elegant dish for holiday gatherings.
