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Rice Cake Skewer 떡꼬치

Fried rice cakes on a skewer, brushed with a sweet-spicy sauce.

떡꼬치 영어로: Rice Cake Skewer · 한국어 안내

Rice Cake Skewer (떡꼬치)
Photo: Chloe Lim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. A typical version — restaurants vary.

Rice Cake Skewer in Korean

떡꼬치

tteokkkochi

MildUsually vegetarian
Allergens
Wheat / gluten, Soy
Where
Street stalls 길거리, Snack bars 분식집

Order it in Korean

One Rice Cake Skewer, please.

떡꼬치 하나 주세요.

tteokkkochi hana juseyo.

What's in it

Rice cakes, chili sauce.

More about Rice Cake Skewer

A school-gate snack many Koreans remember from childhood. The rice cakes are often made with wheat flour (milddeok), so they are soft.

Special diets and allergies

Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.

Quick answers

What is rice cake skewer?

Fried rice cakes on a skewer, brushed with a sweet-spicy sauce.

Is rice cake skewer spicy?

Only mildly — it has a little heat.

Is rice cake skewer vegetarian?

Usually yes.

Does rice cake skewer contain pork?

Usually pork-free.

Is rice cake skewer gluten-free?

No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.

What is rice cake skewer called in Korean?

떡꼬치, pronounced “tteokkkochi”.

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