Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a Korean street food paradise! This non-spicy Vegan Jjajang Tteokbokki is about to become your new obsession - a dish so incredibly satisfying, you won't believe it's completely plant-based. Imagine tender rice cakes swimming in a rich, glossy black bean sauce, packed with crisp vegetables and bursting with umami flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Korean
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- Tteokbokki rice cakes - 200g
- Black bean paste - 3 tbsp
- Vegetable broth - 1 cup
- Cabbage - 1 cup (chopped)
- Carrot - 1 (sliced)
- Onion - 1 (sliced)
- Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
- Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables. Slice carrots and onions thinly, mince garlic, and chop cabbage into small pieces.
- If rice cakes are frozen, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sliced onions and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Add black bean paste to the pan and stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pan, stirring to create a smooth sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped cabbage and rice cakes to the pan. Gently stir to ensure everything is coated with the sauce.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice cakes are soft and sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of rice cakes and vegetables.
Tips
- Rice Cake Pro Tip: Always soak frozen rice cakes in warm water to ensure they're perfectly soft and chewy. Drain them thoroughly before cooking.
- Sauce Secrets: Take your time when sautéing the black bean paste - this helps develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Vegetable Variation: Feel free to add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to boost nutrition and texture.
- Texture Matters: Stir gently when adding rice cakes to prevent breaking them. A soft, consistent stir ensures even cooking.
- Sauce Consistency: If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. If too thin, let it simmer a bit longer.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with some chopped green onions or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an extra gourmet touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
