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Korean Sweet Rice Cake Recipe

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Description

Korean sweet rice cake or "tteok" is a popular traditional Korean dessert made from glutinous rice flour. It is a chewy and sweet cake that is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. The cake is typically served at special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, or Korean Lunar New Year.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sweetened red bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Cornstarch for dusting

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch square baking dish

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the water gradually, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes a smooth batter.
  3. Stir in the red bean paste and vegetable oil.
  4. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with vegetable oil and dust with cornstarch.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  6. Steam the rice cake over high heat for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the steamer and let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Using a knife, loosen the edges of the cake from the baking dish and invert onto a cutting board.
  9. Cut the cake into bite-size pieces and serve.

Notes

It is important to use sweetened red bean paste in this recipe to add flavor and sweetness to the rice cake. If you are unable to find sweetened red bean paste, you can make your own by cooking red beans with sugar and mashing them into a paste.

Nutrition Info

The nutrition information for this recipe is as follows:
  • Calories: 230
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Sodium: 170 mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to stir the batter constantly while adding the water to avoid lumps.
  • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is fully cooked. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Dust the baking dish with cornstarch to prevent the cake from sticking to the bottom.
  • Store leftover rice cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this delicious and traditional Korean sweet rice cake with your family and friends!


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