Spicy & Sweet Kimchi Rice Cake Stir-Fry
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Discover a unique Kimchi Tteokbokki recipe, perfect for using up leftover rice cakes from holidays and well-fermented kimchi. Unlike common gochujang or oil-based tteokbokki, this dish offers a delightful savory, spicy, and sweet flavor profile, a signature recipe from our home. It’s an ideal snack for late nights or a satisfying meal. Using ‘tteokguk tteok’ (rice cake slices for soup) is crucial, as their shape allows them to absorb the delicious seasoning perfectly. This super simple recipe is easy for anyone to follow, so let’s make some delicious Kimchi Tteokbokki right away!
Ingredients- 1 cup Tteokguk tteok (rice cake slices for soup)
- 1 cup well-fermented kimchi (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract or sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 ladle kimchi brine (approx. 1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp soy sauce or fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (deulgireum)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- A pinch of chopped green onions (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of perilla oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the pre-chopped kimchi and stir-fry until it becomes translucent and softened, about 2-3 minutes. This step helps to bring out the kimchi’s flavor.
Step 2
To the stir-fried kimchi, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of plum extract (or sugar). Continue to stir-fry together. The plum extract adds umami, while sugar balances the kimchi’s sourness for a well-rounded taste.
Step 3
Now, add 1 cup of tteokguk tteok to the pan. Stir-fry them together, ensuring the kimchi seasoning coats the rice cakes evenly. Gently mix with a spatula to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together.
Step 4
For a spicy kick, add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 ladle of kimchi brine. The kimchi brine adds a deep savory flavor and pleasant heat to the tteokbokki. Season with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce (or fish sauce). Tip: Soaking the rice cakes in cold water for about 10 minutes beforehand will help them absorb the seasoning better and become more tender.
Step 5
Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, allowing all the ingredients to meld together beautifully. Finally, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and garnish with chopped green onions for a visually appealing finish. This simple yet flavorful Kimchi Tteokbokki will surely add a special touch to your meal!
