Gungjung Tteokbokki (korean Rice Cakes)
From oliviajasonkim 10 years ago
- 45 to make
- Serves 4
The kids finally get to eat some tteokbokki (rice cakes) without all the spice and heat in it. This one is called gungjung tteokbokki, a dish literally meaning "royal court" cuisine that was served when Korea had dynasties (specifically the Joseon Dynasty) a long, long time ago. Read more This dish is ubiquitous in Korea, where you can find it on every street corner (but it's less now with government regulation) where food carts and stalls (with the hard-working ajummas toil away) sell the spicy version along with other "fast food" Korean snacks. I've had this dish aplenty when time was limited so I know firsthand how much Koreans love this dish. But these days I think it's more of a nostalgic food for Koreans (the influence of modern, Western food), evoking memories of their childhood past and so on. This recipe can vary (with the usual ingredients being tteok, beef strips, and soy sauce) so be sure to add or omit ingredients according to your preference. See less
Ingredients
- •1 pound tteok (Korean rice cake), the cylindrical pieces shopping list
- •2 tbsp olive oil shopping list
- •4 or 5 shiitake mushrooms (dried or fresh; other mushrooms okay too) shopping list
- •3 tbsp soy sauce shopping list
- •1 tbsp sesame oil shopping list
- •1 tsp brown sugar shopping list
- •3 garlic cloves minced shopping list
- •1 tsp sesame seeds shopping list
- •1 garlic clove minced shopping list
- •2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (beef is recommended though) shopping list
- •1 broccoli crown shopping list
- •1/2 red bell pepper shopping list
- •1 carrot (optional) shopping list
- •1/2 onion (optional) shopping list
- •1/2 tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes; optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Directions:
- 1. Cut chicken and vegetables into bite size pieces and set aside. If using frozen tteok (rice cake), set out and let thaw for at least 10 minutes.
- 2. In a non-stick pan, bring 1 tbsp olive oil to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken (or beef) pieces until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. In another frying pan, add remaining olive oil and do the same with the bell peppers and broccoli.
- 3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pan with chicken pieces. Cook on medium for about 7, 8 minutes or until rice cakes become soft or "bendable." The vegetables only need to be cooked until slight discoloration occurs.
- 4. Combine all ingredients and sample taste. If more sauce is desire, add additional soy sauce or some water as necessary. Serve hot with rice and other side dishes.
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I really love all these Korean recipes you have been submitting and the history and your thoughts on the dish also.
Please don’t stop! These are wonderful I spent 2 years in Korea when I was in the Marines and loved every day there and when yo...more
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