Korean Rice Cake Recipe: Dduk

April 14, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Korean rice cakes or dduk are a popular snack or dessert in Korea. They are made from a type of rice flour called sweet rice flour or glutinous rice flour. Dduk comes in different shapes and sizes and can be filled with a variety of ingredients like sweet red bean paste, nuts, and sesame seeds. It has a chewy and slightly sweet taste that is perfect for snacking or as a dessert.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make Korean rice cake or dduk:

2 cups sweet rice flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup roasted soybean powder (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup sweet red bean paste (optional)

Equipment

Here are the equipment you will need to make Korean rice cake or dduk:

Large mixing bowl
Steamer basket
Parchment paper
Cookie cutter or knife

Method

Here are the steps to make Korean rice cake or dduk:

In a large mixing bowl, mix the sweet rice flour, salt, and water until it forms a smooth dough.
Dust a clean surface with sweet rice flour and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable.
Cut the dough into small pieces and roll them into long logs about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut the logs into small pieces about 1 inch in length.
Press each piece of rice cake flat with your fingers or a cookie cutter.
Place a small amount of sweet red bean paste or chopped nuts in the center of each piece of rice cake. Fold the edges over and pinch to seal.
Place the rice cakes on a piece of parchment paper in a steamer basket.
Steam the rice cakes for about 20 minutes until they become soft and chewy.
Remove the rice cakes from the steamer and roll them in brown sugar or roasted soybean powder.
Enjoy!

Notes

- You can use different fillings for the rice cakes like sweet potato or cheese. - To make the rice cakes more colorful, you can add food coloring to the dough before shaping. - You can store the rice cakes in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Info

Here is the nutrition information for one serving of Korean rice cake or dduk (based on a 100-gram serving):

Calories: 245
Protein: 3.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 57 grams
Fat: 0.8 grams
Fiber: 1.5 grams

Recipe Tips

- Make sure to knead the dough well to achieve the right texture for the rice cakes. - You can adjust the sweetness of the rice cakes by adding more or less brown sugar. - You can also adjust the amount of water you use depending on the consistency of the dough. - If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a large pot with a lid and a colander placed on top of it. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Place the rice cakes in the colander and cover with the lid. Steam for about 20 minutes until soft and chewy.