Crispy & Chewy! Cheesy Baked Tteokbokki
A Simple Yet Special Tteokbokki Dish: Baked Rice Cakes Topped with Abundant Cheese
Introducing a super simple recipe that doubles the savory flavor by baking chewy rice cakes until crispy and generously topping them with delicious cheese. Perfect as a snack for kids or even as an appetizer for adults!
Cheesy Baked Rice Cakes Ingredients
- 5-6 Tteokbokki rice cakes (can be adjusted to taste)
- 2 slices of cheese (choose your preferred type like cheddar or mozzarella)
- A generous amount of pizza cheese (more cheese means more deliciousness!)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (don’t be shy with the oil)
- A pinch of black pepper (enhances the flavor)
- A pinch of parsley flakes (optional, adds visual appeal)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat a pan over medium-low heat and add about 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Arrange the tteokbokki rice cakes, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3cm thick), without them touching each other. Gently bake them so the inside stays soft and the outside turns golden brown.
Step 2
For an extra crispy texture, try frying them in plenty of oil. It’s important to cook them thoroughly, flipping them over until the outside is beautifully golden and crisp. This method ensures that you get wonderfully crispy rice cakes with a chewy interior.
Step 3
Once the rice cakes are nicely browned, gather them together on one side of the pan. Lay the 2 slices of cheese over the rice cakes, overlapping them like a sandwich. The cheese will melt and create a moist coating for the rice cakes.
Step 4
Generously sprinkle pizza cheese over the sliced cheese, according to your preference. The more pizza cheese you add, the richer the flavor and the more fun the stretchy cheese will be!
Step 5
Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit over low heat for about 3-4 minutes. During this time, the cheese will slowly melt and perfectly meld with the rice cakes. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the cheese from burning.
Step 6
Your delicious cheesy baked rice cakes are ready when the pizza cheese is melted and golden brown, creating a fantastic harmony between the chewy rice cakes and the cheese! Enjoy them immediately while they are warm for the best taste.
Step 7
Finally, for an optional touch, sprinkle some parsley flakes on top for a more visually appealing dish. A light dusting of black pepper, according to your taste, will further enhance the flavor, giving it a more sophisticated taste. Enjoy your meal!
