Description
Gochujang Creamy Rice Cakes are a delightful fusion of chewy rice cakes and a rich, spicy-sweet sauce that will awaken your taste buds. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, bringing a little taste of Korea right to your kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready in no time. Elevate your dinner experience with these irresistible rice cakes that promise to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cylindrical rice cakes
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing green onions.
- Cook the rice cakes in boiling water until they float (about 5-7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, coconut milk, and lime juice until smooth. Pour into the skillet with garlic.
- Add cooked rice cakes to the skillet, tossing gently until well-coated in the sauce. Heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg