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Royal Court Rice Cakes (Gunjung Tteokbokki)

Royal Court Tteokbokki is the original rice cake dish meant to be served to the kings. It is a mix of beef, vegetables, and rice cakes sauteed in a sweet and savory sauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Gunjung Tteokbokki, Royal Court Rice Cake
Servings: 2 people
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • Vegetable or Canola Oil For sauteing

Vegetables

  • 1/4 of Whole Red Pepper Julienne
  • 1/4 of Whole Green Pepper Julienne
  • 1/4 of Whole Onion Julienne
  • 1/4 of Whole Carrot Chop to matchstick sizes
  • 2 pcs Oyster Mushroom Sliced
  • 50 grams Enoki Mushrooms

Beef Marinade

  • 100 grams Any cut beef Chopped to bitesize pieces
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • Black Pepper

Rice Cake Marinate

  • 300 grams Rice Cake
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil

Royal Court Tteokbokki Sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar or Honey
  • Black Pepper
  • Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables by chopping them julienne. Set aside.
  • Marinate the beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Boil the rice cakes until soft and easy to pinch but do not break. Drain and rinse it in cold water then marinate with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • In high heat, saute the marinated beef. When 50% done, add onion, carrots, and garlic, then continue sauteing.
  • Add oyster mushroom, enoki mushroom, and pepper, then continue sauteing.
  • Add the rice cakes and season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is well coated.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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