So-tteok-so-tteok facts for kids
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| Type | |
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| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Associated national cuisine | South Korean cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Garae-tteok, vienna sausage |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
소떡소떡
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| Revised Romanization | sotteoksotteok |
| McCune–Reischauer | sottŏksottŏk |
So-tteok so-tteok (Hangul: 소떡소떡) is a super popular and yummy street food from South Korea. Imagine tasty skewers with chewy garae-tteok (which are like soft, cylinder-shaped rice cakes) and savory vienna sausage pieces, all grilled or fried together. After cooking, they're brushed with delicious sauces, often a mix of tangy mustard and a spicy, sweet gochujang-based sauce. It's a favorite snack for many, especially when you're out and about!
What is So-tteok So-tteok?
So-tteok so-tteok is a fun and flavorful snack that's very common in South Korea. The name "so-tteok so-tteok" comes from combining the first sounds of the two main ingredients: "so" from soseuji (sausage) and "tteok" from garae-tteok (rice cake). It's usually served on a stick, making it easy to eat while walking around.
The Main Ingredients
The two main stars of So-tteok so-tteok are:
- Garae-tteok: These are long, cylinder-shaped rice cakes made from rice flour. They have a wonderfully chewy texture. When cooked, they become soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Vienna Sausage: These are small, mild sausages. They are often cut into bite-sized pieces to fit perfectly with the rice cakes on the skewer.
How It's Made
Making So-tteok so-tteok is quite simple!
- First, pieces of garae-tteok and vienna sausage are put onto a skewer, one after the other.
- Then, the skewer is either fried until golden brown or grilled. This makes the rice cakes soft and a bit crispy, and the sausages warm and juicy.
- Finally, the cooked skewer is brushed with different sauces. Common choices include a sweet and spicy sauce made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), or a tangy mustard sauce. Sometimes, people use both!
Where to Find It
You can find So-tteok so-tteok almost everywhere in South Korea. It's a staple at:
- Street food stalls: These are popular spots where vendors cook the skewers fresh for you.
- Rest stops: If you're traveling by car, you'll often see it sold at highway rest areas.
- Convenience stores: Some stores even sell pre-made versions you can heat up.
It's a quick, tasty, and affordable snack that's loved by people of all ages in Korea.
