Sweet Pumpkin Tteokguk Rice Cake Snack with Yuzu and Nuts
A Delightful Snack: Pumpkin, Rice Cakes, Yuzu Marmalade, and Nuts
Experience a wonderful harmony of flavors and textures with this unique snack! Sweet pumpkin pairs beautifully with chewy tteokguk rice cakes, tangy yuzu marmalade, and crunchy nuts, all brought together with a touch of honey. If you don’t have pumpkin on hand, the combination of rice cakes, yuzu marmalade, and walnuts is still incredibly delicious on its own. It’s a perfect treat for kids or a special dessert!
Ingredients
- Pumpkin: 740g
- Tteokguk Rice Cakes: 160g
- Yuzu Marmalade: 2 Tbsp
- Nuts (e.g., Walnuts): 20g
- Honey: 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the pumpkin thoroughly and leave it slightly wet. Place it in a microwave-safe bowl or on a plate covered with plastic wrap. Add 1 tablespoon of water, then microwave on high for 3 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage. To check for doneness, gently pierce the pumpkin with a knife; if it’s not tender, microwave in 1-minute increments until it is. Be very careful when removing it from the microwave as it will be hot.
Step 2
If the pumpkin is too hot to handle, rinse it briefly under cold water. Once it’s cool enough, carefully cut it in half lengthwise, ensuring the cut is more than halfway through the pumpkin’s height. Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits from the center. Generously spread the honey evenly inside the hollowed-out cavity. Return the pumpkin to the microwave and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Step 3
Prepare the tteokguk rice cakes by pan-frying them. You can lightly oil the pan or use a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Cook the rice cakes, flipping them occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly puffed up. This indicates they are cooked through. Be sure to separate the rice cakes as they cook so they don’t stick together.
Step 4
To enhance the flavor and texture, lightly toast the nuts. Add a tiny bit of oil to a pan over low heat. Toast the nuts, especially walnuts, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until they become fragrant and slightly golden. This brings out their rich, nutty aroma.
Step 5
Now, assemble your delightful snack! Carefully spoon the pan-fried tteokguk rice cakes and the toasted nuts into the hollowed-out cavity of the cooked pumpkin. Finally, generously drizzle the yuzu marmalade over the top. The delightful combination of chewy rice cakes, sweet pumpkin, fragrant yuzu, and crunchy nuts is truly delicious and satisfying!
