Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Honey Butter Rice Cakes, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress at any gathering or serve as a quick snack. These chewy rice cakes are coated in a rich honey butter glaze that keeps you coming back for more. Quick to prepare and budget-friendly, this recipe allows you to customize the sweetness and add your favorite spices, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy them warm as an appetizer, side dish, or even dessert—these rice cakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Korean rice cakes
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Soak frozen or refrigerated rice cakes in water for 20-30 minutes; dry with a kitchen towel. Skip soaking if using fresh rice cakes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry soaked rice cakes for about 2 minutes until golden on one side; flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add butter, honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir until sugar dissolves into a smooth mixture.
- Return fried rice cakes to the pan and toss until coated in glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider garnishing with sesame seeds or chopped nuts. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amounts of honey and brown sugar according to taste preferences.