Spicy & Cheesy Kimchi Tteokbokki: A Fusion Recipe Anyone Can Make!
Spicy & Cheesy Kimchi Tteokbokki: A Fusion Recipe Anyone Can Make!
(Spicy Fusion Dish) Irresistibly Delicious Kimchi Cheese Tteokbokki!
Experience the ultimate fusion dish where tangy kimchi, gooey mozzarella cheese, and chewy rice cakes come together for an unforgettable taste! This recipe is foolproof, guaranteeing delicious results every time. Perfect for a special home party or a quick, satisfying snack. The harmonious blend of spiciness and rich cheese flavor will delight everyone.
Main Ingredients- Aged/Fermented Kimchi (choose one with a pleasant tanginess)
- Tteokguk Tteok (rice cake slices for soup, or use regular tteokbokki rice cakes)
- Mozzarella Cheese (generous amount, to your liking!)
- Olive Oil (for stir-frying)
- Sugar (optional, to balance the sourness)
- Dried Basil or Parsley (for garnish)
Kimchi Tteokbokki Sauce- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Korean Soup Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang) a little (for added umami)
- Onion Syrup or Plum Extract 2 Tbsp (for sweetness and flavor)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Korean Soup Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang) a little (for added umami)
- Onion Syrup or Plum Extract 2 Tbsp (for sweetness and flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly clean out the inner stuffing from your aged kimchi, then finely chop it into bite-sized pieces suitable for tteokbokki. If your kimchi is too sour, you can gently rinse it under cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and then proceed with cooking to adjust the spiciness and tanginess.
Step 2
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a pan. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry until fragrant and slightly softened. If the kimchi is particularly sour, adding a little sugar at this stage will help neutralize the acidity, resulting in a smoother flavor.
Step 3
While the kimchi is stir-frying, prepare your tteokguk tteok (rice cakes). You can use them as they are or cut them into smaller pieces if desired. In a bowl, combine the rice cakes with gochujang as the base, add soy sauce, a touch of Korean soup soy sauce, and onion syrup (or plum extract) for sweetness and depth of flavor. Mix well to ensure the rice cakes are evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 4
Push the stir-fried kimchi to one side of the pan. Add the seasoned rice cakes to the empty space and cook them, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together. Cook until the rice cakes become translucent and tender.
Step 5
Once the rice cakes are mostly cooked, combine them with the stir-fried kimchi. For added sweetness and a nice glossy finish, stir in some corn syrup (oligosaccharide) or rice syrup (jocheong). Mix everything together thoroughly to ensure the kimchi and rice cakes meld into a delicious dish.
Step 6
Now, generously sprinkle your desired amount of mozzarella cheese over the delicious kimchi tteokbokki. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook slowly until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey.
Step 7
The cheese will melt into a bubbly, creamy layer, creating a fantastic harmony with the spicy and tangy tteokbokki. Ensure the cheese is fully melted before turning off the heat.
Step 8
Transfer the hot, cheesy kimchi tteokbokki to a serving plate, arranging it attractively. Finish by sprinkling dried basil or parsley over the top for an aromatic touch, completing your exquisite Kimchi Cheese Tteokbokki. Enjoy your delicious creation!
