{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g glutinous rice flour","name":"Glutinous Rice Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"also known as sweet rice flour or chapssal-garu","group":"Rice Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"30g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Rice Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3g salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Rice Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"240ml water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"room temperature","notes":"","group":"Rice Cake","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100g toasted soybean powder","name":"Soybean","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"toasted","notes":"known as kong-garu","group":"Coating","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a microwave-safe glass bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt together. Gradually stir in the water until smooth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir well with a wet wooden spoon.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover again and microwave for another 1-2 minutes until the dough looks translucent and is very sticky. Stir again vigorously.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover again and microwave","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the dough onto a silicone mat or a large cutting board. Pound the dough with a pestle or a heavy wooden spoon for 3-5 minutes. Occasionally wet your tool to prevent sticking. This develops the chewy texture.","group":"Shaping","title":"Transfer the dough","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread half of the soybean powder onto a tray. Place the dough on top and sprinkle the remaining soybean powder over it.","group":"Coating","title":"Spread half of the soybean powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Coating"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Flatten the dough into a rectangle about 1.5cm thick. Cut into small bite-sized squares or rectangles using a knife or a dough scraper. Toss the pieces in the powder once more to ensure all sides are coated.","group":"Finishing","title":"Flatten the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Pounding the dough is the secret to achieving that signature stretchy, chewy texture. Wetting your hands and tools prevents sticking.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["Microwave-safe bowl","Plastic wrap","Wooden spoon","Cutting board","Pestle or heavy spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":20,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes about 20 small bite-sized rice cakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Injeolmi is best eaten fresh. If making ahead, keep well-wrapped at room temperature for a few hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate as it will harden the rice cake. 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