Delicious Tteokgangjeong Recipe: Chewy & Sweet Snack King!
Perfect for a Quick Snack! Easy Homemade Chewy & Sweet Tteokgangjeong Recipe
Have leftover rice cakes in the fridge? Don’t let them go to waste! Tteokgangjeong, made by coating chewy rice cakes in a savory and sweet special sauce, is a beloved snack for all ages. Make them bite-sized for easy enjoyment. You can also use other types of rice cakes, like tteokbokki cakes or cheese-filled cakes. This recipe guarantees a taste and appearance that rivals store-bought tteokgangjeong. Let’s make it right now!
Main Ingredients
- 250g rice cakes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for making Tteokgangjeong. Measure out 250g of rice cakes, 3 Tbsp ketchup, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 1 cup of cooking oil for frying, using measuring spoons as your guide.
Step 2
Lightly rinse the prepared rice cakes under running water to remove any excess starch and drain them well. Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into a pot or deep pan and heat it over medium heat. Once the oil is adequately hot, carefully add the rice cakes.
Step 3
Always be cautious when frying, as hot oil can splatter. The rice cakes may puff up and pop out of the oil, so carefully control the oil temperature and fry with safety in mind.
Step 4
Use chopsticks to gently stir the rice cakes, separating any that stick together. This ensures they cook and fry evenly, resulting in a more delicious outcome.
Step 5
As soon as the rice cakes begin to turn golden brown on the surface, remove them immediately to prevent them from becoming too hard. Place the fried rice cakes on a sieve or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. This step helps make the cakes extra crispy.
Step 6
The golden-brown fried rice cakes are delicious on their own! If you like, you can sprinkle a little sugar over them for a simple, sweet snack.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the sauce that will bring the Tteokgangjeong to life! In a small saucepan, combine 3 Tbsp ketchup, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp corn syrup. Start heating over medium heat.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low to prevent the sauce from burning. Stir continuously with a spatula or spoon until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. It’s important to monitor the consistency so it doesn’t reduce too much.
Step 9
Once the delicious sauce is ready, add the fried rice cakes that have cooled slightly. Avoid adding the hot fried cakes directly into the sauce, as they may not coat as well.
Step 10
Quickly stir to coat the rice cakes evenly with the sauce. When the sauce clings to the surface of the rice cakes, giving them a glossy sheen, your appetizing Tteokgangjeong is ready to impress.
Step 11
While this basic Tteokgangjeong is wonderful on its own, you can elevate it into a more luxurious fusion dish by adding ingredients like nuts, fried onions, or minced garlic.
