Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Rice Cakes Skewers
Winter Comfort Food Delight: Chewy and Savory Bacon-Wrapped Rice Cake Skewers
These ‘Bacon-Wrapped Rice Cake Skewers’ are incredibly simple to make and perfect as a snack or even a delightful accompaniment to your drinks. The chewy texture of the rice cakes combined with the savory umami of the bacon creates a delightful flavor profile. You can dip them in a homemade sauce or enjoy them as they are. They are a guaranteed hit with kids and a fantastic finger food for any occasion!
Main Ingredients- 1 pack Tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 300g)
- 300g Bacon strips
- Wooden skewers as needed
Golden Sauce- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the long bacon strips into 2 or 3 pieces each, suitable for wrapping around the rice cakes. Adjust the size based on the length of your bacon.
Step 2
Prepare the tteokbokki rice cakes. If they are too firm, briefly blanch them in boiling water until softened, then drain completely. Wrap each rice cake tightly with a piece of bacon, ensuring no gaps.
Step 3
Thread the bacon-wrapped rice cakes onto the wooden skewers. Insert the skewers so that the seam of the bacon meets, which helps to secure the wrap and maintain its shape while cooking. Skewering 2-3 pieces at a time makes them easy to handle and eat.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Place the bacon-wrapped rice cake skewers in the pan and cook, turning them frequently, until both sides are golden brown and the bacon is crispy. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the bacon from burning. The bacon’s fat will render and help cook the rice cakes.
Step 5
Once the rice cakes are tender and chewy on the inside and the bacon is beautifully browned and crispy on the outside, they are ready. Remove the skewers from the pan.
Step 6
These bacon-wrapped rice cake skewers are a wonderfully simple yet impressive dish! They are perfect as a fun finger food for kids, a delicious snack, or even a sophisticated appetizer for adults. Feel free to serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, like ketchup or a spicy-sweet glaze, for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this delightful treat with your whole family!
