Korean Rice Cakes

Korean Rice Cakes, also known as Tteok, are chewy and flavorful snacks made from glutinous rice flour, perfect for satisfying cravings. This vegan version is enhanced with a savory sauce and topped with colorful vegetables for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 200 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 1, chopped
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1/2, julienned
• Spinach - 50 grams, wilted
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and water to form a smooth batter.
2. Pour the batter into a lightly greased steaming dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
3. Steam the batter over boiling water for about 20 minutes until firm and cooked through.
4. While the rice cake is steaming, heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in the julienned carrot and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender.
7. Add the wilted spinach and chopped green onion, mixing well.
8. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt to create a sauce.
9. Once the rice cake is done steaming, let it cool slightly before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
10. Add the rice cake pieces to the pan with the vegetables, pour the sauce over, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
11. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates, providing energy.
• Contains vegetables, adding vitamins and minerals.

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