Sweet and Chewy Tteokgalbi (Grilled Minced Rib Patties)
A sweet and chewy grilled meat dish made by kneading minced beef with seasonings and shaping it into thick patties to grill.
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This is a simple meat dish made by kneading minced beef with various seasonings, shaping it into thick patties, and grilling them. With its sweet flavor and pleasantly chewy texture, people of all ages can enjoy it. It is also great for holiday tables, entertaining guests, or packing in lunchboxes.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Beef400 g
Seasoning
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (or mirin (cooking rice wine))1 tbsp
- Pear juice2 tbsp
- Minced green onion3 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil2 tbsp
- Ginger juice1 tsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
- Meat for tteokgalbi is usually made from rib meat, but you can just mince whatever beef you have at home. If possible, rather than buying pre-ground meat, buy whole cuts to mince yourself or ask the butcher shop to mince it for you.
- Wrap the meat in cheesecloth to squeeze out the blood thoroughly, or blot it out with paper towels.
- Let the meat mixture sit for over 30 minutes so the seasoning soaks in.
- I had pine nuts at home, so I placed them on top as a garnish. You can also place toasted sesame seeds on top and press gently.
Steps
Meat for tteokgalbi is usually made from rib meat, but you can just mince whatever beef you have at home.
If possible, rather than buying pre-ground meat, buy whole cuts to mince yourself or ask the butcher shop to mince it for you.
Wrap the meat in cheesecloth to squeeze out the blood thoroughly, or blot it out with paper towels.
Add all the seasonings above and knead well.
Let the meat mixture sit for over 30 minutes so the seasoning soaks in.
Shape into thick round or square patties.
I had pine nuts at home, so I placed them on top as a garnish. You can also place toasted sesame seeds on top and press gently.
In a pan lightly greased with oil, cook the side with the garnish first.
Cook until browned, and if you made them thick, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat so the inside cooks all the way through.
You can also bake them in the oven, at 210°C for about 20 minutes.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you made them thick, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat so the inside cooks all the way through.
FAQ
Is there a way to cook them all the way through without burning?
If you reduce the heat to low in an oiled pan and cover with a lid, the thick patties will cook evenly through to the center.
What temperature should the oven be set to when baking?
When using an oven, preheat to 210°C and bake for about 20 minutes.
Can I cook the tteokgalbi patties right after making the meat mixture?
After kneading the seasoning into the meat, it is best to let it marinate for at least 30 minutes so the flavor infuses thoroughly before cooking.
Is it okay to use a garnish other than pine nuts?
If you do not have pine nuts, topping with toasted sesame seeds and pressing gently before cooking works very well.
