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 ...

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 7, 2025 · Garaetteok / garae-tteok / garaeddeok (가래떡) is a type of Korean rice cake that is cylinder shaped. It is made with non-glutinous rice flour (mepssal-garu, 멥쌀가루) and has a slightly chewy and bouncy texture.

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.

Jan 17, 2013 · Today I’ll show you how to make a homemade Korean rice cake called garaetteok. Most of you know what tteok means, right? That’s rice cake. But what about garae? What is it, and what does it have to do with this rice cake? There are a few theories about that. One of them is that garae comes from the verb gaeuda which means “to divide.”

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.

Feb 9, 2024 · Everything you need to know about tteok, from chewy injeolmi to crisp hotteok. Tteok, or rice cakes, manifest in seemingly countless shapes, textures, colors, and flavors across the Korean...

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 …

Feb 15, 2025 · Discover the rich history, types, and modern variations of Korean Tteok, the traditional rice cake enjoyed for centuries in Korea’s culture.

Jan 17, 2024 · Tteokbokki is rice cakes in a spicy, sweet, and umami-filled sauce. It is a famous street food in Korea and in this blog, I’ll teach you the basic way you can easily make it at home! Tteokbokki or Spicy Rice Cakes is one of the best spicy street food in the world!