Cooking Through Korea #2 - Creamy Mushroom Tteok

Ingredients:

Sesame oil

1 handful Korean nutari oyster mushrooms (alt: any oyster or king oyster mushrooms)

2 tbsp unseasoned Mushroom powder (optional)

4–5 tbsp Yondu seasoning sauce (alt: 3 tbsp light soy sauce + small splash of water)

1 handful dried kelp, cut into pieces (alt: nori or roasted seaweed)

1 serving tteok

1 cup soy milk broth (konggukmul) - ‘soy milk’ for korean cold soybean noodle (alt: soy milk, or blended silken tofu thinned with a little water)

Soybean sprouts

Perilla leaf, sliced

Pepper

Sesame seeds

Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of sesame oil. Once hot, add the mushrooms and pan-fry until golden. Add mushroom powder if using, then pour in the seasoning sauce and toss to coat. Add the kelp and tteok, then pour in the soymilk/konggukmul. Stir and let everything cook together until the sauce thickens slightly and the tteok is tender (add a splash of water if necessary). Toss in the bean sprouts and perilla leaf, finish with pepper and sesame seeds. Enjoy!!

Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste

Tag @bakeyvakey if you try it, I need to see it!

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🫧 COOKING THROUGH KOREA:

I spent more than a month living alone in Korea.

So I did what any reasonable person would do.

I filled my fridge with Korean ingredients...and challenged myself to see how many Korean dishes I could make with them. Welcome to Cooking Through Korea!!!

7/24 Edited to

... Read moreHaving tried the Creamy Mushroom Tteok recipe myself, I can say it’s a delightful and comforting dish that brings a unique Korean flavor to the table. The combination of pan-fried nutari oyster mushrooms with a creamy soy milk-based broth creates a luscious texture that feels both light and satisfying. I personally love adding a bit more Yondu seasoning to enhance the umami depth, but light soy sauce works well if you don’t have Yondu on hand. One tip I found useful is to make sure you cook the tteok until it's tender but not mushy — this keeps the dish enjoyable with a nice chewy bite. The inclusion of dried kelp or nori adds an unexpected salty sea essence that complements the mushrooms perfectly. When it comes to the soy milk broth, using Konggukmul (cold soybean broth) authenticates the dish, but blended silken tofu thinned with water provides an excellent alternative for a creamy base. I also recommend tossing in fresh perilla leaves and soybean sprouts at the end. These ingredients not only add freshness and a slight crunch but also brighten the flavors, preventing the richness from becoming too heavy. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and freshly cracked black pepper finishes the dish with a wonderful aroma and subtle heat. From my experience living and cooking in Korea, this recipe is a wonderful example of simple ingredients transformed into something satisfying and nutritious. It’s perfect for those looking to explore Korean home cooking without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy tteok besides the usual stir-fried or spicy varieties. Give it a try and adjust the seasoning to your liking; you might end up making it a regular comfort food in your kitchen!

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