Fiery Salmon Tteokbokki with Wasabi Sushi
What Started it all:
Teeobokki salmon wasabi sushi
This dish combines the bold flavors of Korean tteokbokki with the delicate taste of salmon and the sharp punch of wasabi. It’s perfect for those who love a bit of spice and a lot of flavor. This recipe serves 5 people, so get ready to impress your guests!
Ingredients
- 500g Tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes)
- 500g fresh salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
- 5 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 spring onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mince the garlic and slice the onion thinly.
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions and season with rice vinegar.
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Add a bit of water to adjust the consistency to a thick sauce.
- In a large pan, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until they begin to soften.
- Add the tteokbokki and stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat the rice cakes evenly.
- Cook until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat.
- Spread a thin layer of seasoned sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small margin at the top.
- Spread a small amount of wasabi paste in a line across the rice.
- Place a few pieces of salmon on top of the wasabi.
- Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat.
- Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.
- Place the cooked tteokbokki on a serving platter.
- Arrange the wasabi salmon sushi pieces around the tteokbokki.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while everything is fresh and flavorful.
This Fiery Salmon Tteokbokki with Wasabi Sushi is a bold and exciting dish that brings together the best of Korean and Japanese cuisine. Perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion, it’s sure to leave your guests impressed and craving more. Enjoy it, and make sure you bring your A-game to the kitchen!