Kale Seafood Tteokbokki (Creamy Style, No Heavy Cream)
Kale Seafood Tteokbokki: A Creamy Pasta-Style Tteokbokki Without Heavy Cream
Experience the delightful combination of fresh kale and savory seafood in this creamy pasta-style tteokbokki. Enjoy a rich and smooth flavor without using heavy cream, easily made at home.
Ingredients- 200g Milk
- 3 fresh Kale leaves
- 2 slices Cheese
- 2 Shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 handful Seafood (shrimp, clams, squid, etc.)
- 1 handful Rice cakes (tteok)
- 2 dried Peperoncino peppers
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- Black pepper to taste
- Assorted vegetables as desired (asparagus, broccoli, etc.)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by thoroughly washing 3 fresh kale leaves. Place them in a blender with 200g of milk and blend until smooth. This will mellow out any bitterness from the kale and add a lovely subtle flavor.
Step 2
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heated pan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 sliced onion and sauté until translucent. Cooking the onions until they are sweet and soft is key to the sauce’s flavor base.
Step 3
Once the onion becomes fragrant, add 2 sliced shiitake mushrooms. Sauté them until they release their aroma and start to brown slightly. The rich scent of the mushrooms will make your mouth water!
Step 4
When the mushrooms are fragrant, add your chosen seafood (like shrimp, clams, or squid) and 2 dried peperoncino peppers to the pan. Stir-fry everything together. The seafood will cook and release delicious juices, while the peperoncino adds a gentle kick of heat.
Step 5
As the seafood cooks, add your desired assorted vegetables, such as asparagus and broccoli. Stir-fry briefly to keep them crisp-tender. You can remove the peperoncino peppers now if you prefer less spice. We want the vegetables to retain a pleasant bite.
Step 6
Pour the blended kale and milk mixture into the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add 1 handful of rice cakes (tteok). Cook until the tteok becomes soft and chewy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 7
When the tteok is cooked through, add 2 slices of cheese and stir until melted. The cheese will create a wonderfully creamy and rich texture for the sauce. Finish by grinding some black pepper over the top for added flavor. Your delicious Kale Seafood Tteokbokki is ready to enjoy!
