Garae-tteok

Garae-tteok is a well-loved Korean rice cake, distinguished by its long, cylindrical shape. Crafted from non-glutinous rice, this versatile delicacy is often grilled and sold as a popular street food. It is also commonly sliced thin to prepare tteokguk, a traditional soup savored during Korean New Year celebrations.

Historically, garae-tteok is made by steaming non-glutinous rice flour, followed by pounding and shaping it into thick, cylindrical cakes. These cakes typically measure around 2.5 centimeters in diameter, although there can be slight variations in thickness along their length. In contemporary times, most garae-tteok is produced using machines that extrude the steamed rice flour, streamlining the process and ensuring greater uniformity.