Description
Creamy Carbonara Tteokbokki is a fusion dish that blends the classic Korean spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) with a rich and creamy carbonara sauce. This indulgent and savory dish is perfect for those who enjoy creamy pasta dishes with a spicy twist.
Ingredients
– 1 lb (450g) tteok (Korean rice cakes)
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 slices bacon, chopped
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 egg yolks
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Soak the tteok (rice cakes) in warm water for about 10-15 minutes to soften them.
2. In a large skillet or pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well to combine.
5. Add the soaked tteok to the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce mixture. Let them cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
6. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolks, grated Parmesan, and black pepper.
7. Pour the cream mixture over the tteok in the pan and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are coated in a creamy sauce.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional) before serving.
Notes
– Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang to the sauce.
– You can substitute the bacon with pancetta or ham for a different flavor profile.
– This dish is best served immediately while the rice cakes are soft and the sauce is creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg