Tteok (Korean: 떡) is a general term for Korean rice cakes. They are made with steamed flour of various grains, [1] especially glutinous and non-glutinous rice. Steamed flour can also be pounded, shaped, or pan-fried to make tteok. In some cases, tteok is …

Mar 6, 2022 · Tteok, which can come in flat ovals or shaped like solid Italian penne, are a common type of Korean rice cake, made by pounding rice into a flour, steaming the mix, and then rolling it out.

May 28, 2024 · Tteok, the beloved Korean rice cake, is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in countless ways. From savory stir-fries to sweet and chewy desserts, tteok offers a unique texture and flavor that adds a delightful touch to any meal.

May 19, 2013 · Baram tteok (바람떡) are Koream pastries, also commonly called gaepi-tteok (개피떡) or chapssaltteok or chapssaddteok. They are known for their flavor, but also for their colors. The origins of Korean cuisine go back more than 2000 years.

Mar 27, 2025 · Ggul tteok are colorful Korean steamed rice cakes that are usually shaped into bite-sized balls. Translated as honey cakes, they are traditionally served drizzled with honey-infused syrup. Even though ggul tteok are often prepared plain, some varieties are filled with sesame and occasionally served dusted with roasted soybean powder.

Baekseolgi (백설기) – a variety of siru tteok. It literally means "white snow tteok ", and is made of white rice and whole raisins. Mujigae tteok (무지개떡) – literally "rainbow tteok "; this variety of tteok has colorful stripes.

Apr 2, 2025 · Traditional Methods. Traditionally, tteok is made by pounding soaked rice with a heavy mortar and pestle, a process that creates the chewy texture essential for tteok. The rice is soaked overnight and then steamed in a special steamer called a siru, which helps it become sticky and easy to pound.After steaming, the rice is transferred to a large stone mortar, where it is pounded with a wooden ...

Feb 18, 2025 · In this blog post, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to make Korean rice cakes, with tips and insights to help you achieve the perfect texture and flavour. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this recipe aims to bring a taste of Korea to your kitchen and inspire further exploration into this wonderful cuisine.

Tteok are traditional Korean rice cakes that are prepared with glutinous or non-glutinous rice. The cakes are incredibly versatile, and although they are mostly sweet and enjoyed as a dessert, some plain varieties can be incorporated into savory dishes.

Mar 6, 2025 · Tteokbokki is one of the most popular Korean street food s in Korea. Among other things, today’s recipe is made with Korean rice cakes, Korean fish cakes, Korean soup stock / dashi stock and gochujang (Korean chili paste)! It’s …