As I mentioned, there are so many kinds of Tteok-bokki that have been created using different cooking methods, flavors, and ingredients. The proportions of rice cake to possible liquid to sauce or seasoning all vary based on chefs’ preference and…
What is Tteok-bokki (떡볶이)?
There are many different variations of Tteok-bokki that have been developed over the course of Korean history. The term Tteok-bokki (떡볶이) contains the word “볶” which would usually mean this dish is stir-fried when made. But in reality, there are…
Reheating & Eating Korean Porridge (죽)
Reheating After making your porridge, you will probably have some remaining. The best way to reheat your porridge is to add it to a pot. As the porridge sat in the fridge, the liquid would have been absorbed, so you…
Adding Rice to Porridge (죽)
There are different ways that rice is added to porridge. We will cover 3 main ways and some tips for each. #1 Adding Rice Flour with Water (Slurry) The first way to add rice is by using rice flour. Remember…
Savory Korean Porridge (죽)
There are also different kinds of savory porridge. Based on your preference, you can use just vegetables or a combination of different proteins and vegetables. It is very versatile and can be made to your preference. You can also just…
Sweet Korean Porridge (죽)
Korean sweet porridge has a delicate natural sweetness. It can be made from blended ingredients like red beans, black sesame seeds, or pumpkin. Those blended ingredients can be thickened using a rice slurry (mix of rice flour and water) or…
