Spicy and Sweet ‘Gireum Tteokbokki’ Golden Recipe
Making Delicious ‘Gireum Tteokbokki’ at Home
Chewy rice cakes coated in a perfectly spicy and sweet sauce that’s utterly addictive! Make this ‘Gireum Tteokbokki’ easily at home. It’s not just a fantastic snack for kids, but also the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. The spiciness from gochugaru (red pepper flakes) and gochujang (red pepper paste), the sweetness from sugar and corn syrup, and the savory depth from soy sauce combine for an unforgettable taste. It’s surprisingly simple, so give it a try right now!
Tteokbokki Ingredients- 400g tteokbokki rice cakes
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather your ingredients: 400g of tteokbokki rice cakes, which are the star of today’s dish. You’ll also need 1 tablespoon of cooking oil for stir-frying and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for that final touch of aroma. For the sauce, prepare 1 tablespoon each of gochugaru (for spiciness), gochujang (for more spiciness and depth), sugar (for sweetness), corn syrup (for more sweetness and glaze), maesilcheong (for a hint of fruity sweetness and tang), and soy sauce (for umami).
Step 2
Before you start cooking, soak the tteokbokki rice cakes in warm water for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial as it softens the rice cakes, making them wonderfully chewy and allowing them to absorb the sauce better. After soaking, gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the heart of our delicious Gireum Tteokbokki: the sauce! In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, gochujang, sugar, corn syrup, maesilcheong, and soy sauce. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and there are no lumps, creating a smooth, uniform sauce. Set this aside for now.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a heated pan over medium heat. Add the prepared rice cakes to the pan. Stir-fry them for about 2-3 minutes, making sure they don’t stick to the pan. You’ll notice the rice cakes becoming slightly translucent and their surface smoothing out – this means they’re ready for the sauce.
Step 5
Pour all of the pre-made sauce over the stir-fried rice cakes. Stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring that every piece of rice cake is evenly coated with the delicious sauce. It’s important to stir-fry rapidly; overcooking can make the rice cakes tough, so keep an eye on the time.
Step 6
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. This adds a wonderful nutty aroma that elevates the overall flavor profile of the tteokbokki. Stir it in well, and your mouth-watering ‘Gireum Tteokbokki’ is ready! It’s simple to make, but the taste is truly superb!
Step 7
And there you have it – a delicious batch of ‘Gireum Tteokbokki’ that everyone will love! Doesn’t it look tempting? Enjoy the perfect chewy, spicy, and sweet combination while it’s warm. Happy cooking!
