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Honey Butter Tteokbokki

Honey Butter Tteokbokki – Sweet & Crispy Korean Comfort Food

Honey Butter Tteokbokki is a quick and delicious Korean snack that pairs sweet and savory in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cakes
  • 300 grams Korean Rice Cakes (Tteok) Fresh or soaked frozen
For the Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Can substitute with canola or sunflower oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Controls overall saltiness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can reduce or substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free if necessary
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. If using frozen Korean rice cakes, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry. Fresh rice cakes can skip soaking.
  2. Heat a couple of tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice cakes and fry without stirring for about 2 minutes until golden on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until evenly browned.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cooking for about 1 minute until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Return the fried rice cakes to the skillet, tossing in the honey butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce adheres and reduces.
  5. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the crispiest results, avoid overcrowding the skillet and consider tossing rice cakes with oil before frying.

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