Garae-tteok (Korean Rice Cake Logs)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A long, chewy cylinder of steamed short-grain rice dough, plain except for salt, that is sliced into coins for the Lunar New Year soup and other dishes. This version uses ready-made short-grain rice flour for tteok. Makes 4 logs in about 6 hr 55 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Cooling 6 hr

Total 6 hr 55 min

Servings 8

Diet Vegan

Ingredients

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3 ¾ cups (450 g)short-grain rice flour for tteok (non-glutinous)
¾ tsp (5 g)fine salt
6 tbsp (95 ml)water
2 tsp (10 ml)toasted sesame oil, for the board

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Instructions

Rub the rice flour, salt and water together with your fingertips until the mixture clumps and looks like damp sand.
Line a steamer basket with cheesecloth or parchment with holes and spread the crumbs in an even layer. Steam over high heat 30 minutes, until the dough is cooked, translucent and no dry flour remains.
Transfer the hot dough to a bowl. Using damp or gloved hands (it is very hot) and a sturdy spoon, knead and pound it 5 minutes until smooth and sticky.
Oil the work surface with sesame oil. Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each into a log about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick and 12 inches (30 cm) long.
Set the logs on an oiled tray and let them firm up uncovered, 6 hours or overnight.
Slice into thin ovals on a diagonal for soup, or cut into short pieces for stir-fries.

Tips

Use rice flour made for tteok; regular rice flour is too fine for this texture.
Knead while the dough is hot; as it cools it stiffens and will not smooth out.
Cook the sliced pieces in simmering broth for a few minutes until they float and soften.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make garae-tteok (korean rice cake logs)?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking, plus 6 hours to chill. The recipe makes 4 logs (8 servings).

How should I store garae-tteok (korean rice cake logs)?

Keep at cool room temperature up to 1 day; otherwise refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze sliced pieces up to 2 months.

Can I make garae-tteok (korean rice cake logs) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A long cylindrical Korean rice cake sliced into coins for tteokguk, the New Year soup.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

216 Calories / serving

1.9g Fat

45.0g Carbs

3.4g Protein

0.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1728 cal · 15g fat · 360g carbs · 27g protein · 1g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.