바삭한 떡볶이 Crispy Ddukbokki

This recipe is for Ddukbokki, a popular spicy rice cake which is commonly bought from carts on the street or in bars. Some people prefer theirs crispy while others like soft -- this recipe is for crispy Ddukbokki -- 바삭한 떡볶이.

요리 합시다! Let's cook!



Ingredients for two (2):

Frozen Rice Ddukbokki - 300g
Olive Oil - 1 Tb
Water - 1/3 cup
Hot Pepper Paste - 1 Tb
Garlic - minced 1 Tb
Sugar - 1 Tb
Honey - 1Tb
Dried Hot Pepper - 1 Tb
Sesame Oil - 1/4 teaspoon
Roasted Sesame - pinch (optional)



For Crispy Ddukbokki - cook Rice Ddukbokki in boiling water (1/2 cup) for 4-5 min until rice Ddukbokki gets soft. Drain the water and put the Ddukbokki aside. Add 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil on a med heat skillet and add cooked Ddukbokki and cook both sides until light brown (5-6 min).



Mix 1/3 cup of water, Hot Pepper Paste, minced Garlic, dried Hot Pepper, Sugar and Honey in the skillet. Mix all together and cook until boiling.

Add the Dukpoki to the hot sauce and mix all together, cook on medium heat until the sauce gets thick (about 2-3 min). Before you serve, add some Sesame Oil and mix.



Sprinkle a pinch of roasted Sesame (if you have) and serve while it is still warm.