Sweet Rice Punch (Sikhye) Tteokbokki
Sweet Rice Punch (Sikhye) Tteokbokki
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Let’s try making a delicious soupy tteokbokki. This recipe offers a unique twist with the subtle sweetness of Sikhye.
Ingredients- 1 cup rice cakes (tteokbokki tteok, preferably long strands)
- 4 sheets of square fish cakes (eomuk)
- 1 cup Sikhye (Korean sweet rice drink, store-bought is fine)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 handful of green onions
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a wonderfully delicious soupy tteokbokki using store-bought Sikhye. The addition of Sikhye will lend a special, delightful flavor profile.
Step 2
For the soup base, we’ll mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of Sikhye, maintaining a 1:1 ratio. If you prefer a more abundant broth, feel free to increase the amount of Sikhye or water accordingly, and then adjust the seasoning with the sauce ingredients.
Step 3
Now, let’s add the seasonings to the broth to build flavor. Stir in 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 1 teaspoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Since Sikhye is already sweet, you likely won’t need much extra sugar to achieve a perfectly balanced taste.
Step 4
Once the broth begins to boil vigorously, add the prepared square fish cakes and the rice cakes, along with the roughly chopped green onions. Cook until the rice cakes become soft and chewy, and your Sikhye soupy tteokbokki will be ready.
Step 5
And there you have it! A wonderfully unique Sikhye soupy tteokbokki is beautifully completed. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy this delicious dish.
