Easy Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce Tteokbokki
Tired of Spicy Tteokbokki? Try This Easy, Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce Tteokbokki Recipe for Beginners!
When you’re craving something different from the usual spicy tteokbokki, this recipe is a game-changer! Introducing a mild, delicious soy sauce tteokbokki that’s perfect for enjoying with family, especially kids. The chewy rice cakes soak up a delightful sweet and savory soy sauce, offering a satisfying ‘sweet and savory’ experience. The tender enoki mushrooms and a hint of mild heat from chili peppers add layers of flavor for a truly enjoyable dish.
Main Ingredients
- Rice cakes (mill tteok) 150g (1 serving)
- Enoki mushrooms 50g
- Cheongyang chili pepper 1/2 (optional)
Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 1 tsp
- Sugar 2 tsp
- Water 100ml
- Rice syrup (jocheong) 1 Tbsp (for a sticky texture)
- Black sesame seeds, a pinch
- Sesame oil, a drizzle
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce 1 tsp
- Sugar 2 tsp
- Water 100ml
- Rice syrup (jocheong) 1 Tbsp (for a sticky texture)
- Black sesame seeds, a pinch
- Sesame oil, a drizzle
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the main ingredients. Soak 150g of rice cakes in cold water for about 10 minutes until softened. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and separate them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the star of the show: the sweet and savory soy sauce! In a bowl, combine 100ml of water, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and 2 tsp sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. The oyster sauce adds a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 3
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into a wide pan or pot. Add the enoki mushrooms first. They’ll absorb the sauce beautifully, becoming even more delicious.
Step 4
Once the soy sauce mixture starts to boil, add the soaked rice cakes. Cook until the rice cakes are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.
Step 5
When the rice cakes are almost cooked, stir in 1 Tbsp of rice syrup (jocheong). This isn’t just for sweetness; it helps create a wonderfully thick and glossy sauce. Mix it in well.
Step 6
If you’re making this for children, you can skip this step. However, for a touch of mild spiciness, finely chop half a Cheongyang chili pepper and add it to the pan. It adds a subtle warmth that enhances the overall flavor profile.
Step 7
Finally, let everything simmer together for just a little longer to allow the flavors to meld. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle with a pinch of black sesame seeds and a touch of sesame oil for an extra nutty aroma. Your delicious soy sauce tteokbokki is ready to enjoy!
