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Sweet and Savory Tteokkochi: A Flavorful Guide to Making Rice Cake Skewers!

Sweet and Savory Tteokkochi are delicious Korean rice cake skewers that combine a flavorful marinade with grilled rice cakes and green onions.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Korean rice cakes tteok, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • Skewers wooden or metal

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, gochujang, sesame oil, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
  2. Add the sliced rice cakes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. Thread the marinated rice cakes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of green onion.
  5. Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are slightly charred and heated through.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the skewers before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add more gochujang to the marinade.
  • Try adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for extra flavor and nutrition.