Description
Tteok ‘n’ Cheese is a comforting Korean-inspired dish featuring soft rice cakes drenched in a rich, creamy cheese sauce spiced with savory gochujang. This quick and easy recipe combines chewy tteok with melted cheddar and a hint of heat to create a delightful fusion snack or side dish perfect for cheese lovers and Korean cuisine fans alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Cakes
- 1 lb. rice cakes (tteok)
Cheese Sauce
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook Rice Cakes: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the rice cakes until they soften and float to the top, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain them well and return the rice cakes to the pot.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium-low heat, combine the heavy cream and gochujang. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Whisk in a pinch of kosher salt to enhance the flavor.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the hot cheese sauce over the cooked rice cakes in the pot. Stir thoroughly to coat all the tteok evenly with the creamy, spicy cheese sauce. Serve immediately while warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use fresh or refrigerated rice cakes for the best texture; if frozen, soak them in warm water beforehand to soften.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level according to your preference.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh and warm to keep the cheese sauce creamy and the rice cakes tender.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the cheddar cheese is made without animal rennet.
- Add chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds as garnish for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Keywords: tteok, rice cakes, Korean cheese sauce, gochujang, cheesy rice cake dish, Korean snack, fusion recipe
