Joraengitteok || Snowman-shaped Rice Cake, 小葫芦年糕, 小葫蘆年糕, チョレンイトック, 조랭이떡 1

Joraengitteok are small, snowman-shaped rice cakes that are a popular ingredient in various Korean dishes. They’re often used in soups, stews, and stir-fries, adding a chewy texture and a touch of sweetness.

How to Make Joraengitteok:

While you can purchase pre-made joraengitteok, making them at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here’s a basic recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, water, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
2. Shape the rice cakes: Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly and use your fingers to create the snowman shape with a small ball on top.
3. Cook the rice cakes: You can cook the joraengitteok in various ways:
   • Boil: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the rice cakes, and cook until they float to the surface.
   • Steam: Place the rice cakes in a steamer basket and steam for 10-15 minutes.
   • Pan-fry: Heat a pan with oil and fry the rice cakes until golden brown.

Using Joraengitteok in Recipes:

Joraengitteok can be added to a variety of dishes:

• Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cake): Add joraengitteok to your favorite tteokbokki recipe for a fun twist.
• Soup: Joraengitteok can be added to soups like tteokguk (rice cake soup) or sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew).
• Stir-fry: Incorporate joraengitteok into stir-fries with vegetables and protein.
• Dessert: You can even use joraengitteok in sweet dishes like patbingsu (shaved ice dessert).