Vegan Korean-Style Tteok Rice Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious bowl filled with steamed tteok, roasted vegetables, and a side of spicy kick sauce. Perfect for a vegan lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup tteok
- ●1 tsp korean chili flakes
- ●1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ●1 cup rice
- ●1/2 block tofu
- ●1/4 cup bento-style pickled vegetables
- ●1/4 cup scallions
- ●1 tsp sesame seeds
- ●2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ●1 tbsp soy sauce (make sure it's vegan)
Instructions
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1. Rinse the tteok and cook according to the package instructions.
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2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and roast the tofu until golden brown.
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3. Add the korean chili flakes, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the pan and stir to combine.
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4. Add the cooked tteok to the pan and stir to coat with the spicy sauce.
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5. In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the bento-style pickled vegetables until warmed through.
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6. To assemble the bowls, place a scoop of steamed tteok on the bottom, followed by a scoop of roasted tofu.
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7. Top the tofu with a spoonful of spicy kick sauce, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a few slices of scallions.
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8. Serve the bowls immediately and enjoy!
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9. Garnish with additional bento-style pickled vegetables and scallions, if desired.
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10. Serve with a side of steamed rice or additional pickled vegetables, if desired.