1108. topokki

Rant of the day: Hate Sunday nights...

Do you like topokki (Korean rice cake)? It's now one of our favourite food and both dear and I find the hot and spicy flavour the best! You know what? You can actually home cook it in just a few simple steps!

Step 1: Buy the necessary ingredients. Prepare the following items...

1 packet of topokki (600gm - 1000gm)

2 packets of topokki sauce

1 onion (diced)

1 carrot (sliced thinly)

Salt

Step 2: Cook the topokki quickly in a pot of boiling water to remove the layer of oil. Add some salt to pot. Pour away the boiling water and fill it up with ice water or running tap water. This is to maintain it's chewy state.

Step 3: Add some cooking oil and stir fry the diced onions and sliced carrots in a non-stick pan.

Step 4: Drain the water from the pot of topokki and add in them into the pan of onions and carrots only when the onions are turning brown. Cook for about 5min - 10min. Constantly stir the ingredients to prevent the topokki from sticking together.

Step 5: Add in the topokki sauce. If the mixture is too thick, add some water to dilute. Cook for another 5min - 10min. Ensure the sauce are evenly spread around the pan and all topokki are glazed with the them.

Step 6: Once the sauce boils, your topokki are now ready to serve.

1kg of topokki and 2 packets of sauce serves 6 - 8 pax. You can also add in diced beef/chicken/fish cake. If you want to make it more appetizing, sprinkle some white sesame. Perfect for small gatherings or potluck sessions or even CNY!!!

My girl can cook. Can yours too?