Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
400 g

Rice cake

plain

150 g

Beef

sliced

3 unit

Shiitake mushrooms

sliced

0.25 unit

Onion

julienned

0.33 unit

Carrot

julienned

0.5 unit

Bell pepper

julienned

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Rice wine

1 tsp

Brown sugar

1 tsp

Sesame oil

5 g

Garlic

minced

5 g

Green onion

chopped

1 tsp

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Sesame oil

2 tbsp

Brown sugar

Step 1
~3 min

If rice cake is hardened, soak in cold water until softened.

Step 2
~3 min

Season rice cake with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tsp soy sauce.

Step 3
~3 min

Julienne onion, carrot, and bell pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice wine, chopped green onion, brown sugar, and a pinch of pepper to make the marinade.

Step 5
~3 min

Marinate sliced mushrooms and julienned beef in the marinade for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir-fry the vegetables quickly and gather them on one side of the pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the marinated beef and mushrooms to the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir-fry the beef and mushrooms with the vegetables until cooked.

Step 10
~3 min

Lower the heat and add the seasoned rice cake.

Step 11
~3 min

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and pepper to the pan.

Step 12
~3 min

Stir-fry until the rice cake is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference.

Add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.

For a spicier dish, add gochujang or chili flakes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The marinade can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of kimchi.

Pair with a Korean soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kimchi
Korean Soup
Pickled Radish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

A popular and traditional Korean comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Occasion Tags

Weeknight meal
Family dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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