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Creamy Carbonara Tteokbokki: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Leo
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound (450 g) tteokbokki rice cakes
– 4 slices of pancetta or bacon, diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 large egg yolks
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 green onion, diced (for garnish)
– Red chili flakes (optional, for spice)


Instructions

Creating Creamy Carbonara Tteokbokki can be done easily by following these simple steps:

1. Soak Tteokbokki: If using traditional tteokbokki rice cakes, soak them in warm water for about 10-15 minutes to soften.
2. Cook Bacon: In a large pan, add the diced pancetta or bacon. Cook over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
3. Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add olive oil if necessary, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Prepare Sauce: Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
5. Incorporate Cheese: Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into the cream, creating a smooth sauce.
6. Add Egg Yolks: Gently whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce to the yolks while whisking to temper them. Then, slowly add the yolk mixture back into the pan, stirring constantly to prevent scrambling.
7. Combine Rice Cakes: Add the soaked and drained rice cakes to the pan. Stir to coat them thoroughly with the creamy carbonara sauce.
8. Season: Season with black pepper and salt to taste. If you like it spicy, add red chili flakes.
9. Plate: Once everything is heated through and mixed well, plate the dish.
10. Garnish: Top with crispy bacon and diced green onions for added flavor and presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Fat: 30g
  • Protein: 18g