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Korean Sweet Rice Cakes on a Stick

Chewy rice cakes threaded onto skewers, grilled until lightly charred, and brushed with a sweet-savory gochujang glaze. A fun, quick Korean street food snack you can make at home.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Protein
3g
Korean Sweet Rice Cakes on a Stick
FunComfortingKoreanVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeNoneChewy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. If using fresh rice cakes, separate them; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry.

  2. Step 2

    Thread 3-4 rice cakes onto each skewer, pushing them snugly together but not too tight.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Brush the skewers with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.

  5. Step 5

    Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the rice cakes are golden and lightly charred in spots.

  6. Step 6

    Brush the glaze generously over all sides of the skewers and grill for another 1-2 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.

  7. Step 7

    Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Wooden skewers
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush

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