Pan-Fried Mugwort Rice Cakes (Ssuktteok Jijimi): A Delightful Springtime Snack
How to Make Ssuktteok Jijimi: Delicious Ways to Enjoy Mugwort Rice Cakes
Learn how to store and make delicious pan-fried mugwort rice cakes (ssuktteok jijimi)! This is a surprisingly tasty snack that’s perfect for any time. We’ll cover storage tips and simple preparation methods.
Ingredients- Mugwort rice cake dough (or pre-made frozen mugwort rice cakes)
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- A little Perilla Oil (Deulgireum)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your mugwort rice cake dough. If you’re using pre-made frozen mugwort rice cakes, make sure to thaw them until they are soft and pliable.
Step 2
A great way to store and enjoy your mugwort rice cakes! Take a long plastic bag and arrange the kneaded mugwort rice cake dough into round shapes, stacking them neatly inside. These can be frozen and then separated to steam or pan-fry whenever you like.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the ssuktteok jijimi! Take the round mugwort rice cakes and gently press them down with your palm to flatten them into a disc shape. Aim for a moderate thickness so they have a pleasant chewiness.
Step 4
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the flattened mugwort rice cakes into the pan. It’s best to cook them gently over medium heat rather than high heat to ensure they cook through evenly and develop a beautiful golden-brown color without burning.
Step 5
Once one side of the mugwort rice cake is golden brown, flip it over and cook the other side until equally browned. Continue flipping and cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior is wonderfully crisp and the interior is delightfully chewy.
Step 6
Making cute mugwort rice cake shapes that kids love! You can use various cookie cutters to make them even more fun.
Step 7
Take your round mugwort rice cake dough, place a favorite cookie cutter on top, and press down firmly to create fun shapes. This makes them perfect for little hands!
Step 8
It’s really that simple! After steaming the pan-fried or shaped mugwort rice cakes, brush a little nutty perilla oil on top. This creates a wonderfully aromatic and delicious snack that kids will adore! The fragrant mugwort and chewy texture are simply perfect.
Step 9
Explore various ways to enjoy mugwort rice cakes! Beyond pan-fried jijimi, try making them into cute shapes with cookie cutters. Create a special mugwort rice cake treat using seasonal mugwort that the whole family will love!
