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Cheese Mujigae Tteok Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped kimchi
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- Steamer basket
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, water, sugar, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each into a ball.
3. Flatten each ball into a disc and place a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center.
4. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch the edges to seal.
5. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
6. Cut four pieces of parchment paper into 4-inch squares and place each tteok on a piece of parchment paper.
7. Place the tteok in a steamer basket and steam over high heat for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
8. While the tteok is steaming, prepare the sauce by mixing together the chopped scallions, cilantro, kimchi, gochujang, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
9. Once the tteok is cooked, remove from the steamer basket and serve with the sauce on the side.


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
Steam over high heat.
Serving size:
Makes 4 tteok.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 350mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Shredded cheddar cheese can be substituted for mozzarella cheese.
- Chopped parsley can be substituted for cilantro.
- Sriracha can be substituted for gochujang.

Variations:
- Add cooked ground pork or beef to the sauce for a meatier version.
- Use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or pepper jack.
- Add diced vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers, to the sauce for extra flavor and texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the tteok tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during steaming.
- Use a spoon to scoop the sauce onto the tteok for easier serving.
- Serve the tteok hot for the best flavor and texture.

Storage instructions:
Store leftover tteok in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat leftover tteok in the microwave or steamer until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the tteok on a platter with the sauce on the side, garnished with additional chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
Chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Pairings:
Pair with a cold beer or a glass of chilled white wine.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or bok choy.
- Kimchi fried rice.
- Korean-style fried chicken.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tteok is too sticky, dust your hands with a little bit of glutinous rice flour before shaping.
- If the cheese leaks out during steaming, make sure the tteok is sealed tightly and try reducing the steaming time.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the tteok thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
Mujigae tteok, also known as rainbow rice cake, is a popular Korean snack made from glutinous rice flour. It is traditionally served with sweet red bean paste, but this savory version with cheese and kimchi is a modern twist.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, cheesy, spicy, and slightly sweet.

Serving suggestions:
Serve as a snack or appetizer.

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Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Nutty, Aromatic, Spicy