Description
A delightful Korean rice cake dessert (tteok) with a chewy texture, filled with sweet red bean paste or chestnuts, and glazed with honey and sesame seeds for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sweet red bean paste (optional filling)
- 2 tablespoons honey for glazing
- 1/4 cup crushed chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder for flavor variation
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour and water. Mix until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions (about golf ball size).
- Flatten each portion and place a spoonful of red bean paste or crushed chestnuts in the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges to form a smooth ball.
- Steam the rice cakes in a parchment-lined steamer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.
- Brush with honey and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For best texture, rest the dough well and steam over a gentle boil. Avoid overfilling and overworking the dough.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rice cake, tteok, Korean dessert, gluten-free, red bean, sesame