Sweet & Crispy Honey Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)
Perfect for Kids & Christmas! Crispy and Sweet Honey Tteokbokki, like Candied Sweet Potatoes
My children tend to prefer milder flavors, so I’ve created a delicious and gentle Honey Tteokbokki that isn’t spicy. It’s wonderfully sweet and has a delightful crispy texture, much like sweet potato candy.
Ingredients
- 400g Tteokbokki rice cakes (use either garaetteok or tteokbokki-tteok)
- 150g Vienna sausages
- 2 Tbsp nuts or seeds
- 3 Tbsp honey or corn syrup
- A pinch of black sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Score the Vienna sausages in a criss-cross pattern, like a honeycomb. Making these cuts helps them cook through evenly and also makes them look more appealing when fried.
Step 2
Blanch the tteokbokki rice cakes in boiling water for just 1-2 minutes. This step ensures they remain chewy and don’t become mushy. I prefer using garaetteok (cylindrical rice cakes) for their chewy texture, but tteokbokki-specific rice cakes work well too.
Step 3
Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the blanched rice cakes and fry them until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside. For a deeper color and crispier texture, you can increase the heat slightly, but be sure to watch them closely to prevent burning.
Step 4
Once the rice cakes are golden brown, add the scored Vienna sausages to the pan and fry them alongside the rice cakes. Initially, I wasn’t sure about the flavor profile without added seasonings, but the sausages ended up perfectly complementing the taste and adding a savory element.
Step 5
When the Vienna sausages are nicely fried, add the sugar, honey (or corn syrup), and the nuts or seeds. Stir everything together until the rice cakes and sausages are well coated in the sweet glaze.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and a dash of cinnamon powder for a delightful finish. The cinnamon adds a wonderful aroma that beautifully complements the sweetness – it’s a secret ingredient that truly elevates the dish!
