Songpyeon with Chive and Korean Chili Flakes
A traditional Korean tteokbokki-inspired recipe featuring chewy rice cakes and a spicy kick.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Songpyeon rice cakesavailable at Korean grocery stores or online
- ●1/4 cup Chiveschopped
- ●2 tsp Korean chili flakesgochugaru
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●2 tbsp Soy saucedivided
- ●1 tsp GochujangKorean chili paste
- ●1 tsp Brown sugaroptional, for sweetness
- ●1/4 tsp Saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the songpyeon rice cakes and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the rice cakes from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add the chopped chives and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add the gochujang and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the soy sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8
Add the brown sugar (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Return the rice cakes to the skillet and toss with the sauce until well combined.
- 10
Season with salt to taste.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!