2 Ways to Make Cheesy Skewered Rice Cakes and Spicy Grilled Ones Deliciously Rich

Boil the rice cakes

Place a pot of water on the stove over medium heat. While waiting for the water to boil, separate each rice cake stick to make boiling easier. When the water boils, add the rice cakes and boil for about 1 minute, just until slightly soft, then quickly remove and place them in a bowl of water (at room temperature).

Next, use a paper towel (the durable type) to absorb the excess water from the rice cake sticks.

Finally, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the rice cake skewers

After removing the packaging from the Mozzarella cheese, cut it into pieces the same length as the rice cakes.

Then, use a skewer to alternate between the rice cake and cheese.

Fried rice cakes

Place a non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat, once the pan is hot, reduce the heat to low and melt 10g of unsalted butter.

Then, place the cheese rice cake skewers in the pan and fry for about 1 minute, then flip to the other side. Fry until the rice cake pieces are slightly golden and the cheese does not completely melt out.

Final product

The grilled cheese rice cake skewers have a charred golden layer that looks very appealing, especially with the rich, fragrant, chewy taste of Mozzarella cheese. When eating, you can serve it with chili sauce and even sweetened condensed milk to experience this unique flavor!

Boil the rice cakes and make the sauce

First, cut the rice cakes into pieces about 3cm long (if you buy pre-cut rice cakes, skip this step).

Then, place the rice cakes into boiling water, boil until cooked, and take them out to place in a bowl of water to prevent sticking.

Meanwhile, gradually add 30gr of Korean chili sauce, 30ml of soy sauce, 10gr of sugar, and 30ml of honey, mixing well in a bowl.

Grilled Rice Cake Skewers

Use skewers to pierce the rice cakes with a moderate amount. Each skewer should have about 7 – 8 pieces of cake.

Next, place the rice cake skewers on a baking tray (lined with parchment paper), then brush with the sauce made (in the previous step) and sprinkle sesame evenly on both sides.

Bake the Rice Cakes

Place the tray of rice cakes in the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.

Final Product

The spicy grilled rice cake skewers have an attractive red color from the chili sauce but are not overly spicy, combined with the chewy softness of the rice cake and a hint of sesame aroma. This is a favorite snack for many young people, especially those who love Korean cuisine.