Royal Tteokbokki Pasta: A Unique Fusion Dish Without the Rice Cakes
Royal Tteokbokki Style Penne Pasta Made at Home
Craving tteokbokki but don’t have any rice cakes on hand? Don’t worry! This recipe presents a special Royal Tteokbokki Pasta, recreating the beloved tteokbokki flavor using chewy penne pasta. A variety of vegetables and tender penne are tossed in a savory sauce base of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, offering a satisfyingly rich and mild taste with every bite. The finished dish might even make you feel like you’re enjoying authentic royal tteokbokki, and it’s sure to become a new favorite that perfectly suits your palate for dinner!
Main Ingredients- Penne pasta 100g
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 fresh shiitake mushroom
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- Scallions, a small amount (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, a small amount (for garnish)
Royal Seasoning Sauce- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, bring 1 liter of water to a rolling boil with 10g of salt. Once boiling, add the penne pasta and cook for about 7 minutes, which is 1 minute less than the package instructions. Reserve about 1 ladleful of the pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency later.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, wash all the vegetables thoroughly and slice them into uniform strips, about 0.5 cm thick. Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients: soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, oligosaccharide, oyster sauce, minced garlic, sugar, and pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves to prepare the sauce.
Step 4
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 5
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the sliced onion, carrot, and shiitake mushroom. Increase the heat to medium and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften slightly. Finally, add the green bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce. Stir-fry for another minute to allow the vegetables to absorb the flavor.
Step 6
Once the vegetables are stir-fried, remove them from the heat and set aside on a separate plate. This helps maintain the crispness of the vegetables and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 7
Now, add the cooked penne pasta and about half a ladleful (approx. 50ml) of the reserved pasta water to the pan. Pour in the remaining prepared sauce. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, tossing well to coat the penne and vegetables evenly with the sauce. Lastly, add the chopped scallions (about 2 stalks, cut into 4cm lengths) and mix once more.
Step 8
Transfer the finished Royal Tteokbokki Pasta to a serving dish. Garnish generously with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a visually appealing and deliciously satisfying meal. Enjoy your cooking!
