This delicious Quick and Easy Korean Spicy Rice Cake Skewers Tteok Kkochi comes together in about 20 minutes and is a perfect one-pan meal that your family will love! Switch up the ingredients to suit your taste or use it as a “clean out the fridge” meal to get rid of leftovers and odds and ends! If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, you’re in the right place!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 50 pieces of rice cakes (preferably cylindrical)
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to throw in some chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra yumminess!
Let’s Get Cooking!
Blanch the Rice Cakes: Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Throw in those cylindrical rice cakes and blanch them for 2 minutes. After that, drain and rinse them with cold water, this keeps them from getting too sticky!
Thread the Skewers: Grab your skewers (I like to use wooden ones) and thread about 7-8 rice cakes onto each skewer. You can add your veggies in between if you’re using them, makes it pretty and colorful!
Make the Sauce: In a medium pan over medium-high heat, mix together Gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently until it becomes all lovely and fragrant. You’re going to want to drizzle that on everything!
Pan-Fry the Skewers: Heat some oil in a large pan (you can use the same one as your sauce, no need to be fancy) and pan-fry those skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. The smell is going to be heavenly!
Glaze and Finish: Once your skewers are golden, brush that amazing sauce over them and sprinkle with sesame seeds, it’s like the cherry on top!
Serve and Enjoy: Serve them hot! These skewers are perfect as they are, but you can add a little extra drizzle of sauce or even serve them with a side of kimchi if you’re feeling extra!
Why This Recipe Is My Go-To!
You guys, this is literally my go-to recipe when I need something quick, comforting, and oh-so-flavorful. I’m a real sucker for meals that come together fast, especially after a long day of chasing after little ones! Tteok Kkochi has a special place in my heart because it’s packed with tremendous flavor, and the best part is, you can customize it to your heart’s desire. Seriously, toss in whatever veggies you have lying around. You might be surprised by how delicious that stray bell pepper can be!
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my Easy Crockpot Carnitas, my Crispy Authentic Chicken Katsu with Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce, or my Easy Creamy Chicken Bites!
Why This Recipe Works
Quick & Easy
This meal comes together in under 30 minutes! Seriously, life is too short for long kitchen marathons when you can whip this up in a flash.
One-Pan Cleanup
Minimal cleanup is required, just your cooking pot and one frying pan. You can throw those in the dishwasher (if you have one, lucky you!) or just give them a nice quick wash. Less time cleaning means more time for enjoying those spicy skewers with your family!
Budget-Friendly
This recipe uses affordable, everyday ingredients, so you won’t break the bank. Gochujang is a pantry staple, and other ingredients can often be found in your kitchen already.
Customizable
Switching up the ingredients makes this dish adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Got leftover veggies? Toss ’em in! This recipe is all about using what you’ve got.
Comfort Food
These skewers are comfort food at its finest, loaded with tons of flavor. Whether grilled in the summer or cooked in the winter trust me, Tteok Kkochi hits the spot.
Serving and Storage Tips
How to Serve This Delight
These skewers shine as a stand-alone dish, but you can serve them alongside rice, a fresh salad, or even some kimchi to spice things up. They make for a delightful appetizer too, perfect for game nights or family gatherings!
Storing Leftovers
If you have any leftovers (but let’s be honest, you probably won’t), these skewers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Just make sure they’re in an airtight container!
Reheating Instructions
To reheat, you can pop them in the microwave for a quick minute or two, but if you have the time, I recommend pan-frying them in a little oil for a minute on each side to regain that crispy texture.
Freezer-Friendly?
While I wouldn’t recommend freezing them after they’ve been cooked (the texture changes), you can freeze uncooked rice cake skewers before frying them. Just assemble them and pop them in the freezer. Then when you’re ready, you can pull them out and fry them straight from the freezer, just add an extra minute to the cooking time!
Now that you’re armed with this wonderfully quick and easy recipe, I can’t wait for you to bring the delicious flavors of Korea right into your kitchen. Stay tuned for more comforting and convenient recipes that your family will adore just as much as these Korean Spicy Rice Cake Skewers!
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