Ddeokbokee 떡복기 (Rice Cake In Hot Sauce)

Ddeokbokee is one of the most popular snacks among teens, especially for girls. It's hot, hot, and hot !!! Might be to spicy for those who are not familiar with Korean food. However, it's really good. (Also you can make milder version.) Once you taste it, you will always go back and ask for more ! Thin rice cakes cook faster and also absorb flavor faster.



Ingredients :

8 oz of ddeokbokee ddeok (tube shape rice cake)
1-2 sheets fish cake, cut into bite size
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1/4 cabbage, roughly chopped
1/4 carrot - sliced
1 green onion - chopped
2 tablespoon of gochoojang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon gochoogaroo (Korean chili powder)
1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tsp sugar
1 tsp soy sauce, pepper, sesame seeds



Put the rice cake in a pot, and add water to cover it, cook until it is soft.
Add go choo jang, go choo ga roo, sugar, soy sauce, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer until the sauce gets a little thick.
Add vegetables ; cook for 2-3 minutes.
Put fish cake in, simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
Finish with green onion and sesame seeds.
Serve hot.



Tips :

Thin rice cakes cook faster and also absorb flavor faster.