Title: How to Make Tteokbokki from Leftover Rice Introduction: Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to share with you a delicious Korean dish called Tteokbokki. What makes this recipe special is that we will be using leftover rice to create a unique twist on the traditional dish. So, let's get started! Ingredients: - 2 cups of leftover cooked rice - 1 cup of Korean rice cakes (tteok) - 1 cup of fish cakes, sliced into bite-sized pieces - 1/2 cup of cabbage, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup of scallions, chopped - 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) - 1 tablespoon of soy sauce - 1 tablespoon of sugar - 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil - 2 cups of water - Sesame seeds for garnish Instructions: 1. Soak the rice cakes: - Place the rice cakes in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 10 minutes. This will soften them and make them easier to cook. 2. Prepare the sauce: - In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined. Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your desired level of spiciness. 3. Sauté the vegetables: - Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. - Add the cabbage and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften. - Add the fish cakes and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. 4. Add the rice and sauce: - Add the leftover rice to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until it is heated through. - Pour the sauce over the rice and mix well, ensuring that all the rice is coated evenly. 5. Cook the tteokbokki: - Drain the rice cakes and add them to the pan along with 2 cups of water. - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. 6. Garnish and serve: - Sprinkle the chopped scallions and sesame seeds over the tteokbokki for added flavor and visual appeal. - Transfer the tteokbokki to a serving dish and enjoy it while it's hot! Conclusion: Congratulations! You have successfully made Tteokbokki using leftover rice. This dish is not only delicious but also a great way to repurpose leftover ingredients. Feel free to adjust the spiciness and add other vegetables or proteins according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade Tteokbokki!