Korean Tteok Guide: 10 Traditional Rice Cakes You Should Try in Korea
Korean Food Guide · Traditional Desserts · Local Culture Korean Tteok Guide: 10 Traditional Rice Cakes You Should Try in Korea From songpyeon and injeolmi to chapssaltteok and garaetteok, this guide introduces the Korean rice cakes every traveler should know. If you think Korean rice cakes are only tteokbokki , there is a much bigger world to discover. In Korea, tteok refers to a wide variety of traditional rice cakes made for everyday snacks, holidays, family celebrations and seasonal traditions. Some are chewy and nutty, some are soft and fluffy, and others are filled with sweet sesame, red bean or honey. For travelers, trying tteok is one of the easiest ways to experience everyday Korean food culture beyond restaurants and tourist landmarks. You will find rice cakes in traditional markets, neighborhood bakeries, department store food halls and holiday tables. Table of ...