Patrick Oconnell
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean dish of stir-fried rice cakes. It is often served as a street food in South Korea, and can be made with either homemade or store-bought rice cakes. While traditional tteokbokki recipes do not include cheese, it has become common to add cheese to the dish, with mozzarella, cheddar, and vegan cheese being popular choices.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cheese | Mozzarella, Cheddar, Vegan Mozzarella, Emmental |
| Other ingredients | Rice cakes, Chicken broth, Gochujang, Soy sauce, Sugar, Gochugaru, Boiled eggs, Fish cakes, Sesame seeds, Sesame oil, Green onions, Vegetable oil, Ghee, Butter, Shrimp, Squid, Cabbage, Scallions, Fish tofu, Garlic, Onion, Korean chilli flakes, Fish sauce |
| Preparation | Boil, Bake, Broil, Fry |
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What You'll Learn
Mozzarella is a popular choice
Mozzarella is a versatile cheese that can be used in tteokbokki in many ways. One recipe calls for mozzarella cheese sticks to be griddled with the rice cakes and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. Another recipe suggests baking the rice cakes until crispy and puffy and then melting mozzarella on top. This can be done in the oven broiler or on the stovetop.
Vegan mozzarella can also be used to make a vegan version of the dish. One recipe suggests using vegan butter or oil instead of regular butter and topping the dish with vegan cheese.
While mozzarella is a popular choice, other cheeses can also be used in tteokbokki. In Korea, ultra-stringy melty cheeses are often used, which may be harder to find in other countries. In the US, a combination of mozzarella and Jack cheese is recommended, while in Europe, a combination of English cheddar and Italian mozzarella is suggested.
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Cheddar is a common addition
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean dish of stir-fried rice cakes with a cylinder shape. It can be served as a main or side dish. While traditionally it is not made with cheese, cheese tteokbokki has become a common dish in Korea, especially in areas with a large youth population, such as Hongdae.
Tteokbokki is often made with mozzarella, which can be melted and drizzled over the rice cakes, or fried with them to create a dish that resembles tteokbokki. Mozzarella is a popular choice because it is gooey and stringy, creating a desirable "cheese pull moment". However, one source notes that mozzarella can be too thick and may not melt well, so it is important to grate or thinly slice the cheese before adding it.
Tteokbokki can be adapted to be vegan, by swapping chicken broth for vegetable broth and using vegan cheese.
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Seafood cheese tteokbokki
To make seafood cheese tteokbokki, you can follow these steps:
Preparing the Rice Cakes:
If you are using store-bought rice cakes, you can skip this step. If you are using frozen rice cakes or homemade rice cakes that feel firm to the touch, boil them in water for about 5 minutes until they become soft. Drain the rice cakes and set them aside.
Making the Sauce:
In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients: gochujang chili paste, Korean chili flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated. You can adjust the spiciness and flavour to your taste.
Cooking the Seafood:
In a large pan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the sauce mixture. Bring it to a boil. If you are using fish cakes, add them to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Then, add your choice of seafood (prawns, squid, scallops, etc.) and cook until the sauce thickens.
Assembling the Dish:
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the spring onions. Transfer the seafood mixture to an oven-safe dish and top it with cheese. You can use mozzarella, cheddar, or any combination of cheeses you prefer. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius and bake until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Serving:
Remove the dish from the oven and serve while hot. The seafood cheese tteokbokki can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a flavourful and comforting meal that combines the spiciness of tteokbokki with the creaminess of cheese and the savouriness of seafood.
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Baked cheese tteokbokki
Ingredients
The primary ingredients for baked cheese tteokbokki are rice cakes, cheese, and sauce. For the sauce, you will need gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and gochugaru. You can also add chicken broth or vegetable broth for added flavour. Other optional ingredients include fish cakes, boiled eggs, sesame seeds, sesame oil, green onions, and garlic.
When it comes to cheese, mozzarella is a popular choice, as it melts well and creates a gooey texture. However, you can also use cheddar, vegan mozzarella, or a blend of cheeses to suit your taste.
Preparation
To prepare the dish, start by soaking the rice cakes in warm or hot water for about 10 to 20 minutes to soften them. This step is especially important if you are using homemade or frozen rice cakes, as they tend to be less firm than store-bought ones.
While the rice cakes are soaking, prepare the sauce by combining the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and gochugaru in a separate bowl. You can also add garlic to the sauce for extra flavour. If you are using chicken or vegetable broth, add it to the sauce and mix well.
Preheat your oven to 355 °F and line a baking sheet with foil. Drain the rice cakes and toss them with vegetable oil to ensure they don't stick together. Spread the rice cakes on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until they become crispy and puffy.
Once the rice cakes are baked, heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the sauce. Bring it to a boil, then add the baked rice cakes and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Finally, add the cheese on top, cover the pan, and turn the heat to low. Let the cheese melt for a minute or two, then serve the dish while it's still hot and cheesy.
Customisation
Baked cheese tteokki is a versatile dish that can be customised to your taste preferences and dietary needs. You can experiment with different types of cheese, such as cheddar or vegan mozzarella, or add extra ingredients like sausage or tofu. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of gochugaru or add Korean chilli flakes to the sauce.
Additionally, if you are short on time or prefer a simpler preparation method, you can use store-bought rice cakes and skip the baking step. Simply boil the rice cakes in water for about 5 minutes until they become soft, then proceed with adding them to the sauce and melting the cheese on top.
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Making tteokbokki with frozen cheese rice cakes
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean dish made with rice cakes, a sweet and fiery sauce, and cheese. It is a delicious and comforting snack or side dish that can be made with minimal effort. While the dish is traditionally made with fresh rice cakes, frozen rice cakes can also be used. Here is a step-by-step guide to making tteokbokki with frozen cheese rice cakes:
Preparing the Rice Cakes
First, preheat your oven to 355 °F. Take 2 cups of frozen rice cakes and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to them. Mix well with clean hands until the rice cakes are evenly coated. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the rice cakes in a single layer, making sure they don't touch each other. Bake them for 20 minutes until they become crispy and puffy. If you are short on time, you can also boil the frozen rice cakes in water for about 5 minutes until they become soft.
Making the Sauce
While the rice cakes are baking, prepare the sauce by combining gochujang chili paste, Korean chili flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, water, garlic, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated and the sauce is thick and sticky. If you prefer a simpler sauce, you can just use garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and gochugaru.
Cooking the Tteokbokki
Once the rice cakes are ready, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sauce to the pan along with the rice cakes, onion, fish tofu, minced garlic, and the white part of the green onion. Stir well to combine and cook until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are soft. If using boiled rice cakes, simmer them in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes.
Adding the Cheese
Finally, add the cheese to the tteokbokki. Mozzarella, cheddar, or a combination of both are great choices for that gooey, melty texture. Grate the cheese and sprinkle it on top of the tteokbokki. You can also add other toppings like boiled eggs, fish cakes, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced green onions. Serve and enjoy your delicious, cheesy tteokbokki!
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Frequently asked questions
Tteokbokki is a Korean dish made with stir-fried rice cakes.
Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of the two is often used in tteokbokki. However, other types of cheese such as American cheese, emmental, or vegan mozzarella can also be used.
Yes, you can use frozen rice cakes for tteokbokki. However, it is recommended to thaw them first by soaking them in cold water for about 10 minutes or boiling them for 3 to 5 minutes until they become soft.
Other ingredients that can be added to tteokbokki include garlic, butter or ghee, soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil.
A unique twist to the traditional tteokbokki recipe is to bake the rice cakes until they are crispy and then add the sauce, instead of boiling the rice cakes directly in the sauce. This prevents the rice cakes from becoming mushy and dissolving in the sauce.
