Bring fun and flavor to your lunch with the Yummy In The Tummy Lunch Box, featuring heart-shaped tteokbokki topped with mozzarella cheese, sesame seeds, and spring onions. This easy-to-make Korean-inspired recipe takes just 30 minutes and is perfect for a unique, delicious, and visually appealing meal.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glutinous rice flour
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 + 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and spring onions, for garnish
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Method:
- Prepare Tteokbokki: In a kadai, bring 1/2 cup water with salt and oil to a boil. Gradually add 1/2 cup rice flour while continuously stirring for 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Knead it into a smooth dough for 5-6 minutes, adding a bit of oil if needed.
- Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to shape hearts. Steam the heart-shaped tteokbokki for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to ice-cold water.
- Make Sweet and Spicy Sauce: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai, sauté garlic briefly, then add 1/4 cup water, gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and gochugaru. Simmer on low heat.
- Add the prepared tteokbokki to the sauce and cook for 7-8 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese, sesame seeds, and spring onions, then pack into your lunch box.
This Yummy In The Tummy Lunch Box recipe is perfect for kids and adults alike, offering a sweet and spicy flavor combination with a fun presentation that makes lunchtime extra special.