
Spicy Vegan Korean Rice Cake Tteokbokki
Alright, folks, get ready for a spicy vegan Korean adventure with my Spicy Vegan Korean Rice Cake Tteokbokki! Let's spice up your kitchen with this flavorful dish. One time, I mistakenly used extra spicy gochujang in this recipe, and let me tell you, my taste buds were on fire! Remember, a little goes a long way with that stuff, so use it wisely. Now, here's a unique tip for you: if you want to add an extra crunch to this dish, try pan-frying the rice cakes before simmering them in the sauce. It adds a nice texture that will elevate your tteokbokki game! I remember the first time I tried tteokbokki in Seoul, I was blown away by the bold flavors and comforting chewiness of the rice cakes. Recreating that experience at home always brings back those delicious memories. So, get that vegetable broth boiling, toss in the rice cakes, and let the magic happen. Don't forget to stir occasionally and taste as you go – you want those rice cakes to be soft and chewy, not mushy! Serve this hot, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this plant-based delight. Enjoy, my spicy food lovers!
Ingredients
- Korean rice cakes (tteok)300g
- Vegetable broth2 cups
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)3 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Maple syrup1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Green onions, chopped2
- Carrot, julienned1 medium
- Cabbage, chopped1 cup
- Sesame seeds1 tbsp
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the Korean rice cakes and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they become soft and chewy.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil to create the spicy sauce. Add this mixture to the pot along with the minced garlic, chopped cabbage, and julienned carrot.
- 3
Simmer everything together for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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