Rice Cake and Spam Budae
Focuses on chewy tteok (rice cakes) and crispy seared spam in a thick, concentrated broth.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok)
- 1 can (12oz) Spam, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 cups Chicken or beef broth
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 1/2 medium Onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kimchi, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice cakes in cold water for 15 minutes to soften, then drain.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar to create the sauce base.
- 3
In a shallow pot or large skillet, sear the Spam slices over medium-high heat until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
- 4
Remove half of the crispy Spam and set aside; add the sliced onions and kimchi to the pot with the remaining Spam.
- 5
Pour in the broth and the prepared sauce base, stirring well to dissolve the paste.
- 6
Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the soaked rice cakes.
- 7
Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the broth has thickened into a concentrated glaze and the rice cakes are soft and chewy.
- 8
Top with the reserved crispy Spam, chopped green onions, and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.
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