Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups sweet rice flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup roasted soybean powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling pin
- Plastic wrap
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, vegetable oil, and salt. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water and mix until the dough forms a ball.
3. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
5. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin to form a disc shape.
6. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of water until it becomes a paste.
7. Place a teaspoon of brown sugar paste in the center of each disc.
8. Gather the edges of the disc and pinch them together to seal the filling inside.
9. Roll each ball in your hands to make it round.
10. Place the balls on a plate lined with plastic wrap.
11. Steam the balls for 15 minutes over high heat.
12. Remove the balls from the steamer and let them cool for 5 minutes.
13. Roll the balls in roasted soybean powder or chopped nuts (optional).
14. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Steamer: High heat
Serving size:
12 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 150
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with any neutral-flavored oil.
- Roasted soybean powder can be substituted with black sesame powder or ground peanuts.
- Chopped nuts can be substituted with any nuts of your choice.
Variations:
- Instead of brown sugar filling, you can use red bean paste or sweetened mung bean paste.
- You can add a few drops of food coloring to the dough to make it more colorful.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the filling tightly to prevent it from leaking out during steaming.
- You can use a toothpick to make a small hole on top of each ball before steaming to prevent them from cracking.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it's too wet, add a little more flour.
Storage instructions:
Store the chapssal-tteok in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Steam the chapssal-tteok for 5 minutes over high heat or microwave them for 30 seconds.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the chapssal-tteok on a plate and sprinkle some roasted soybean powder or chopped nuts on top.
Garnishes:
Roasted soybean powder or chopped nuts
Pairings:
Korean green tea or hot chocolate
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit or Korean rice cake soup (tteokguk)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, dust your hands with sweet rice flour.
- If the filling leaks out during steaming, make sure to seal the dough tightly.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the chapssal-tteok thoroughly before serving.
Food history:
Chapssal-tteok is a traditional Korean rice cake made with sweet rice flour. It is often filled with sweetened red bean paste or other fillings.
Flavor profiles:
Chapssal-tteok has a chewy texture and a mildly sweet flavor. The brown sugar filling adds a caramel-like sweetness to the rice cake.
Serving suggestions:
Serve chapssal-tteok as a snack or dessert.
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Region: Korean
Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Chewy, Caramelized