When you think of Korean food, do you think of Bulgogi (불고기) or Korean fried chicken? Those dishes may be what come to mind, but those are not the staple dishes in Korean cuisine or what you will often find on the…
How to Store & Reheat Tteok-bokki (떡볶이)
If you have leftover Tteok-bokki you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Personally, I think freshly made Tteok-bokki is the best, and so I would recommend only making the amount you think you can actually eat…
Optional Toppings for Tteok-bokki (떡볶이)
When you order Tteok-bokki, you may see that more than just rice cakes appear before you. You can add a variety of different toppings that can give more texture and flavor to your Tteok-bokki dish. Flat Starch Noodles (넓은당면) Flat…
Types of Korean Rice Flour
Since we are talking about rice-based products, I wanted to mention the different kinds of rice flour in Korean cuisine and how they are used. Short/Medium Grain Rice Flour (멥쌀가루) Short/Medium Grain Rice Flour, aka 멥쌀가루 is made from short/medium grain…
Prepping & Storing Korean Rice Cakes (떡)
You can buy rice cakes in frozen or fresh varieties. I prefer the fresh version because they are denser and chewier than the frozen version. There are benefits to both kinds, and each kind requires different prep before they are…
Types of Korean Rice Cake (떡)
There are different kinds of rice cakes that can be used to make all of the Tteok-bokki recipes that I talked about. Rice cakes can vary in shape, color, flavor, the base ingredient it is made from, and even what…
