Five-Color Tteokguk Rice Cake Pizza: Simple & Delicious Snack & Meal Alternative
Five-Color Tteokguk Rice Cake Pizza: Simple & Delicious Snack & Meal Alternative
Five-Color Tteokguk Rice Cake Pizza: Perfect for Chilly Days! A Deliciously Simple Snack.
As the weather gets cooler, are you finding yourself craving snacks more often? Today, I’m sharing a super simple Five-Color Tteokguk Rice Cake Pizza. It’s not only visually appealing and delicious but also packed with nutrition, making it a satisfying meal alternative. It’s perfect for kids’ snacks or for a quick bite when hunger strikes!
Main Ingredients- Tteokguk rice cakes (tteok) – 2 handfuls (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/4 onion
- 1 shiitake mushroom
Sauce & Toppings- 200g store-bought tomato sauce
- 70g mozzarella cheese
- Perilla oil (for toasting rice cakes)
- Cooking oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- Pinch of salt (for sautéing vegetables)
- 200g store-bought tomato sauce
- 70g mozzarella cheese
- Perilla oil (for toasting rice cakes)
- Cooking oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- Pinch of salt (for sautéing vegetables)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the five-color tteokguk rice cakes. Lightly grease a frying pan with about 1/2 tablespoon of perilla oil. Add the rice cakes and toast them over medium-low heat until they are lightly golden brown on the outside. This step adds a chewy texture and a nutty flavor.
Step 2
Prepare your pizza vessel (an oven-safe dish or a microwave-safe plate will work). Arrange the toasted rice cakes on the bottom, ensuring they are placed close together without overlapping. This forms the base of your pizza.
Step 3
Finely dice the onion. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushroom and slice it thinly or chop it finely. Heat about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and shiitake mushroom until the mushrooms are softened and the onions become translucent. Lightly season with a tiny pinch of salt. Sautéing the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and enhances their flavor.
Step 4
Spread a generous layer of store-bought tomato sauce evenly over the arranged rice cakes. Don’t be shy with the sauce, as it’s crucial for flavor! Then, evenly distribute the sautéed onion and shiitake mushroom mixture on top.
Step 5
Finally, generously sprinkle your desired amount of mozzarella cheese over the toppings. Microwave until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It usually takes about 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, as the rice cakes might become tough.
Step 6
Your delicious Five-Color Tteokguk Rice Cake Pizza is ready! Enjoy it immediately while it’s warm to best experience the wonderful combination of chewy rice cakes, flavorful toppings, and gooey cheese. It’s a simple yet impressive snack or a satisfying meal alternative!
