Korean-Style Garlic Fried Rice Cakes

A crispy and spicy Korean-inspired dish featuring pan-fried rice cakes loaded with a savory mixture of fried garlic, bell peppers, and a drizzle of soy sauce, all balanced by a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Korean
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 12ozsrice cakes, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 2mediumbell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 6clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2tbspsvegetable oil
  • 2tbspssoy sauce
  • 2tbspssesame seeds, toasted
  • 4lemon wedges

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced rice cakes in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Transfer the fried rice cakes to a plate and set aside.

    6mmedium-high heat
  2. 2

    In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.

    3mmedium heat
  3. 3

    Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.

    4mmedium heat
  4. 4

    Return the fried rice cakes to the skillet and drizzle the soy sauce over the top. Gently toss everything together to coat the rice cakes and incorporate the flavors.

    2m
  5. 5

    Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

    2m