Korean Spicy Rice Cake Skewers
Delicious skewers of chewy rice cakes coated in a spicy-sweet sauce that brings the vibrant flavors of Korean street food to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 50 rice cakes
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice cakes and blanch them for about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Thread 7-8 rice cakes onto each skewer, packing them tightly.
- Combine gochujang, soy sauce, and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle oil in a separate pan and heat over medium. Add the skewers and pan-fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Brush the spicy sauce over the skewers while hot and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Notes
Rice cakes can be found in Asian grocery stores. Adjust the gochujang amount for desired spice level.