Delicious & Spicy Oil Tteokbokki
Super Simple Oil Tteokbokki Recipe: A Satisfying Meal with Just Rice Cakes!
When you only have rice cakes left in the fridge, make delicious oil tteokbokki without any special ingredients! The seasoning is simpler than regular tteokbokki, and the cooking time is much shorter, so you can make it in a jiffy even on busy days. The slightly crispy exterior and chewy interior, combined with the sweet and spicy sauce, make it a favorite dish for everyone.
Main Ingredients- 2 cups rice cakes (tteok) (approx. 300g)
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp coarse gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- 1 Tbsp fine gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp coarse gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- 1 Tbsp fine gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the essential sauce for delicious oil tteokbokki. Mix 2 tablespoons of generously prepared chopped green onion with 1 tablespoon of coarse gochugaru and 1 tablespoon of fine gochugaru. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for savory depth, 1 tablespoon of sugar for sweetness, and finally, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for nuttiness. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. This sauce can be used immediately or made ahead of time.
Step 2
The rice cakes need a little preparation before cooking. If your rice cakes are hard, place them in a bowl and pour hot water over them, letting them soak until they become soft and chewy. It’s important to drain the water completely after softening them, as this helps the sauce adhere well and prevents the cakes from clumping when stir-fried. If your rice cakes are already soft, you can skip this step.
Step 3
Thinly slice 4 cloves of garlic. The pungent aroma of the garlic will infuse into the oil, adding a wonderful flavor. If you don’t have whole garlic cloves, minced garlic can be used, but sliced garlic offers a better texture and aroma. If garlic is unavailable, this step can be omitted.
Step 4
Now that the rice cakes are soft, discard the soaking water and drain them thoroughly. Then, add the sliced garlic and the pre-made delicious sauce to the rice cakes in the bowl.
Step 5
Gently mix the rice cakes with your hands or a spatula until the sauce is evenly coated on every single piece. It’s important to ensure each rice cake is coated with the sauce. Letting them marinate like this allows the flavors to penetrate more deeply.
Step 6
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Now, add the coated rice cakes to the pan and stir-fry them well. The key is to keep stirring to prevent the rice cakes from burning. Once the exterior of the rice cakes turns slightly golden brown and glossy, your delicious oil tteokbokki is ready!
Step 7
As you can see, there’s no need to make a separate broth, and you can whip this up with just rice cakes, making it incredibly convenient! From ingredient preparation to completion, it doesn’t take much time, making it perfect for a snack when you’re craving something, or even as a simple appetizer.
Step 8
As the sauce stir-fries in the oil, the deep flavor and aroma of gochugaru oil come alive, exploding with umami! The texture contrast between the slightly crisp exterior and the chewy, soft interior of the rice cakes is fantastic. This is oil tteokbokki that doesn’t compromise on taste despite its simplicity. Make sure to try making it for a late-night snack or a simple treat today! ^^
