Quick & Delicious ‘Yeopddukbokki’ Fried Rice from Leftovers
Quick & Delicious ‘Yeopddukbokki’ Fried Rice from Leftovers
Revitalize Leftover ‘Yeopddukbokki’: A Flavorful Fried Rice Recipe
It’s common to have leftover delivery tteokbokki, especially when sharing! Instead of letting it go to waste, save it in an airtight container in the fridge. The next day, transform it into a delicious fried rice. The signature spicy and sweet flavors of ‘Yeopddukbokki’ blend perfectly with rice, creating an irresistible dish. Here’s a simple recipe to make this fantastic fried rice.
Essential Ingredients- Leftover ‘Yeopddukbokki’ (including sauce)
- 1 bowl of cooked rice (approx. 200g)
- 1 packet of seasoned seaweed (gim)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take out the leftover ‘Yeopddukbokki’ from the refrigerator. If the tteok (rice cakes) or fish cakes are large, use scissors to cut them into bite-sized pieces. This ensures they mix well with the rice and cook evenly when stir-fried.
Step 2
Prepare the seasoned seaweed (gim). You can either crumble it directly from the packet or cut it into small pieces with scissors. This will be sprinkled on top for added flavor. If you don’t have seasoned seaweed, you can skip this step, but it adds a nice nutty taste.
Step 3
This is an optional step, but highly recommended for extra flavor. Lightly coat a pan with cooking oil, add the thinly sliced scallions, and stir-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant to create scallion-infused oil. Once the aroma of scallions intensifies, proceed to the next step. (If this seems too much effort, you can skip it.)
Step 4
Add the chopped ‘Yeopddukbokki’ to the heated pan. Maintain medium-low heat and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the tteok becomes soft and pliable. If the tteok was firm from refrigeration, this step will rehydrate it. Be careful not to burn the tteok by adjusting the heat as needed.
Step 5
Once the tteok has softened, add the bowl of cooked rice (approx. 200g). Stir-fry the rice together with the tteokbokki mixture. Use a spatula or spoon to break up any clumps of rice and ensure everything is well combined.
Step 6
If you have any leftover pickled radish (danmuji), finely chop it and add it to the fried rice at this stage. The tangy and sweet flavor of the danmuji cuts through any richness and adds a pleasant texture. (This step can be omitted if you don’t have danmuji.)
Step 7
When all the ingredients are well combined and the rice looks slightly toasted, add the prepared seasoned seaweed. Gently mix it into the fried rice. The heat will slightly soften the seaweed, integrating its flavor perfectly.
Step 8
Turn off the heat. Finish by adding 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Stir everything together to complete this delicious ‘Yeopddukbokki’ fried rice, bursting with its signature spicy and sweet taste! Enjoy this wonderful meal made from your leftovers.
