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Tteokboki - Spicy Korean Ricecakes

This popular korean streetfood is a must try. Soggy rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce and fresh vegetables make this vegan version complete.
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Vorbereitungszeit 10 Minuten
Zubereitungszeit 15 Minuten
Portionen: 2
Gericht: Main Course
Küche: Korean
Ingredients Method Notes

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  • 400 gram Korean rice cakes (Gara-tteok) (see notes 1)
Spicy-Sweet Broth
  • 400 ml water
  • 8 gram vegan dashi powder (see notes 2)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable powder
  • 10 gram dried seaweed
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (or any sweetener)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
Vegetables
  • 2 scallion stalks
  • 300 gram Chinese cabbage
  • 1 large carrot
Optional Ingredients
  • 200g firm tofu sliced
  • 1 tablespoon MSG
Toppings & Garnish
  • Finely sliced scallion green parts
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sesame oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the washed vegetables by julienning the carrots, roughly cutting the cabbage leaves into squares and cutting the scallion stalks into 4-5cm long sticks. Slice and reserve some of the green parts for garnish.
  2. Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10mins and drain afterwards.
Set up the powerful broth
  1. In a pan, combine the water with the dashi and vegetable powder, add the dried seaweed and bring it to a light boil. In the meantime, combine the rest of the broth ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Remove the seaweed, add the spicy sauce and whisk to combine. Bring it to a light boil.
Cooking
  1. Add the drained rice-cakes and simmer for 7-10mins, stirring occasionally. If you are using tofu, add the slices as well.
  2. Lower the heat and add the vegetables. Mix and cook until the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency.
  3. Turn off the heat and optionally add MSG
Serving
  1. Garnish with the reserved scallion slices, sprinkle sesame seeds, and a touch of toasted sesame oil.

Notizen

  1. You probably have to go to your local Asian supermarket or order them online.
  2. If you can't find vegan dashi powder, use more vegetable powder and add some algae