Description
Sotteok Sotteok is a beloved Korean street food featuring chewy rice cakes and savory mini sausages skewered and pan-fried to perfection. Coated in a flavorful, slightly sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce, these skewers offer a delightful combination of textures and bold tastes, perfect as a satisfying snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Cakes and Sausages
- 12 Korean rice cakes (garaetteok or cylinder-shaped tteok)
- 6 Korean mini sausages or cocktail sausages
- Wooden skewers (soaked if grilling)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Other
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for pan-frying)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Cakes: If using refrigerated or frozen rice cakes, soak them in warm water for 10–15 minutes to soften. Then, boil the rice cakes in water for 2–3 minutes until they become soft and chewy. Drain and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the Sausages: Boil or pan-sear the mini sausages for 2–3 minutes until they are lightly browned and cooked through. This step enhances their flavor and texture.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the rice cakes and sausages alternately onto wooden skewers, typically placing 3 rice cakes and 3 sausages per skewer to create a balanced bite.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, ketchup, honey (or sugar), soy sauce, water, and sesame oil until smooth. Set this flavorful sauce aside for glazing the skewers.
- Pan-Fry the Skewers: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the neutral oil. Place the skewers in the skillet and cook for about 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the rice cakes are lightly golden and the sausages are heated through.
- Glaze with Sauce: Generously brush or spoon the prepared sauce over the skewers in the pan, allowing it to caramelize slightly. Flip the skewers and coat all sides evenly with the sauce, enhancing flavor and creating a glossy finish.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed skewers to a serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the Korean mini sausages with hot dogs or mini bratwursts depending on availability and preference.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce if you prefer more or less spiciness.
- For best taste and texture, serve the skewers fresh and hot because the rice cakes tend to firm up as they cool.
