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Homemade Korean Rice Cakes

Homemade Korean Rice Cakes
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This easy Homemade Korean Rice Cakes recipe guides you through making soft, chewy, and subtly sweet rice cakes that capture the authentic taste of Korean traditional tteok. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, these rice cakes are made with simple pantry ingredients and can be customized with various fillings and sauces for a delicious, versatile dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (plus more for shaping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Flour Mixture: Combine the sweet rice flour, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the sugar and salt throughout the flour.
  2. Add Boiling Water: Slowly pour boiling water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula to gently cook the flour and activate the starch, forming a sticky, dough-like consistency.
  3. Knead the Dough: When the dough is cool enough to handle but still warm, lightly oil your hands and knead until smooth and elastic, creating the signature chewy texture.
  4. Shape the Rice Cakes: Divide the dough into small portions, shaping them into cylindrical or oval forms about 1 inch thick. Optionally, roll out and cut for uniform pieces like traditional tteok.
  5. Steam to Finish: Steam the shaped rice cakes for 10–15 minutes until firm but bouncy to the touch. This step perfects the texture and helps the rice cakes keep their shape without drying out.

Notes

  • Use hot water gradually to avoid lumps and ensure smooth dough.
  • Do not over-knead; knead just enough to achieve elasticity without making the dough dense.
  • Lightly oil hands and work surface to prevent sticking during shaping.
  • Steam instead of boiling to retain chewiness and avoid waterlogging.
  • Shape the dough promptly before it stiffens as it cools.

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Keywords: Korean rice cakes, tteok, glutinous rice flour, Korean street food, chewy rice cake, gluten-free dessert

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