Actor Kim Kang-woo has captivated viewers' taste buds by presenting a unique menu, Duldul Tteokbokki, which combines the familiar national snack tteokbokki with the flavors of pizza.
On the 26th, during the KBS2 entertainment program New Menu Launch Pyeon Restaurant, Kim Kang-woo unveiled a super simple dish based on the beloved school-style tteokbokki. This menu features the chewy texture of wheat tteok and the colorful toppings of pizza, allowing for a splendid party atmosphere at home.
The first step of Duldul Tteokbokki is the process of making the basic wheat tteokbokki. Soak 350g of wheat tteok in cold water and prepare green onions and square fish cakes by cutting them into bite-sized pieces. In a pan, add the prepared tteok, fish cakes, and green onions, then pour in 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of fine red pepper powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 400ml of water.
The key secret of Kim Kang-woo's recipe is to boil all the ingredients together from the cold water state. The umami flavor from the fish cakes seeps deeply into the broth without any additional seasonings, and the seasoning evenly penetrates the tteok. Start on high heat, and when the broth begins to boil, reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 7 minutes to complete the chewy tteokbokki.
Once the basic tteokbokki is complete, the second step involves using it like pizza dough. Sauté sliced bell peppers, Vienna sausages, and pepperoni in a pan to release their oil and aroma, then generously spread 150g of tomato sauce over the tteokbokki. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and add the sautéed toppings, black olives, and sweet corn to taste.
Finally, add more cheese on top, cover the pan, and wait on medium-low heat until the cheese melts, resulting in a spicy yet savory Duldul Tteokbokki. The spicy sauce of the tteokbokki and the rich flavor of the pizza cheese create a perfect harmony, offering a surprising charm.
After the broadcast, netizens reacted enthusiastically, saying that the combination of tteokbokki and pizza is refreshing, it would be perfect for year-end home party menus, and that it's easy to follow since all ingredients are added and boiled at once. This unique recipe suggested by actor Kim Kang-woo is expected to become a hot topic among many cooking enthusiasts for its special taste with a simple cooking method.
