"It's the ‘yakgwa' baking," said Sin Yong-il, 42, owner and chef of the rice cake cafe in southern Seoul. The traditional ...

Tteokbokki, also spelt ddeokbokki (and many other variations), is a Korean dish of simmered rice cakes. There are many versions, including the rather luxurious, non-spicy “royal tteokbokki ...

Chapssaltteok is more than just a dessert—it’s a way to connect with Korean culture, family, and tradition. Whether served at festivals or enjoyed as a snack, this chewy, sweet rice cake is ...

Food can reveal so much about a culture’s history and values. Tteok (떡), Korean rice cake, is enjoyed by many Koreans as a dessert, a seasonal delicacy, and even a meal. Different types of tteok are ...

Traditionally, when you enjoy your New Year's bowl of rice cake soup, your age increases by one year. Korean rice cakes, or tteoks, are made from either short-grain or sticky rice and come in ...

Recently, regarding the global expansion of Korean bread and rice cakes, some have evaluated that it was simply 'good luck.' They suggest that it gained popularity coincidentally through the rise ...