Sweet and Savory Tteokgalbi (Grilled Minced Rib Patties)
A meat dish made by shaping seasoned beef mixture around rice cakes like ribs and pan-frying them until golden brown.
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This is a special dish made by thoroughly kneading beef with seasonings, wrapping it around rice cakes into rib shapes, and cooking them. You can pan-fry them until browned in a frying pan or conveniently cook them using an oven. It is great for holiday tables, as a side dish for rice, or as a snack with drinks.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Beef350 g
- Rice cakes10
Seasoning
- Soy sauce2.5 tbsp
- Sugar1.5 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Pear juice2 tbsp
- Minced green onion3 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil2 tbsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
- People say rib meat is delicious for tteokgalbi, but anything works depending on what is in your fridge, including sirloin, tenderloin, or round.
- Rather than buying pre-ground meat, buy a whole cut so you can check its quality and ask to have it ground, or remove the fat and mince it at home, then place it in cheesecloth and squeeze out the blood thoroughly before using.
Steps
People say rib meat is delicious for tteokgalbi, but sirloin, tenderloin, round...
Anything works depending on what is in your fridge. Do not buy pre-ground meat;
buy a whole cut so you can check the condition of the meat, and ask them to grind it.
When doing it at home, you can remove the fat and mince it.
Put the meat in cheesecloth and squeeze out the blood thoroughly before using. I also prepared a few rice cakes.
Add all the seasonings above to the meat and
knead it so the seasoning permeates evenly. I did it for about 10 minutes.
I wrapped them around rice cakes to make rib shapes, and also made plain square patties.
You can place a few toasted sesame seeds in the center and press down firmly.
Coat a frying pan with oil and pan-fry until nicely browned.
When using an oven, bake at 210°C for about 20 minutes, check how well it is cooked,
and bake longer if needed.
Appetizing tteokgalbi is ready.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you season it on the saltier side, it is great as a side dish for rice, and if you keep it slightly mild, it is wonderful to enjoy with drinks.
FAQ
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Bake in an oven preheated to 210°C for about 20 minutes, check how well the meat is cooked, and you can extend the time to bake longer.
Which cut of beef is best to use?
Besides rib meat, you can use any cut in your fridge, such as sirloin, tenderloin, or round. It is recommended to check whole cuts in person and have them ground or mince them yourself.
How do you remove the blood before shaping the meat mixture?
Place the minced meat in cheesecloth or cotton cloth and squeeze out the blood firmly with your hands before mixing with the seasoning.
