Korean Bento Box
A simple and healthy Korean-inspired meal featuring tteok and bento-style sides.
Ingredients
- β1 cup Tteok
- β1 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- β1 cup Cooked white rice
- β1 cup Bento-style vegetables (e.g., carrots, zucchini, bell peppers)
- β2 tbsp Soy sauce
- β1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- β1-inch piece Ginger
- β1 tsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- β1 tsp Sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook the tteok according to package instructions.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Korean chili flakes.
- 3
Cut the bento-style vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the bento-style vegetables and cook until tender.
- 7
Add the cooked tteok to the pan and stir to combine.
- 8
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tteok and vegetables, and stir to combine.
- 9
Serve hot.
- 10
Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of Korean chili flakes.