Grilled Sliced Rice Cake (Pan-Fried Rice Cake with Soy Honey Glaze)
Jeolpyeon-gui is a Korean grilled rice cake snack made by pan-frying flat sliced rice cakes in sesame oil over medium-low heat until golden on both sides, then glazing them with a sauce of soy sauce, honey, sugar, and water. Searing in sesame oil first creates a thin crisp layer on the surface, so when the glaze is added the interior remains chewy while only the outside takes on the sweet-salty coating. The high sugar content of the glaze means it burns quickly, so the final coating step must be done on low heat and finished within two to three minutes. A scattering of toasted sesame seeds and pine nuts rounds out the dish, adding nutty fragrance on top of the soy-based umami.
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Instructions
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If the rice cakes are thick, slice them in half for even grilling.
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Mix soy sauce, honey, sugar, and water in a bowl to make the glaze.
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Heat sesame oil over medium-low heat and grill rice cakes for 2 minutes per side.
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Add the glaze and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, turning to coat evenly.
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Turn off the heat, sprinkle sesame seeds and pine nuts, and serve warm.
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