KOREAN RICE CAKES AND LENTILS WITH GOCHUJANG

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Spicy vegan Korean dish with gochujang.

Provided by Ellery Wolf

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dry lentils
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound bok choy, leaves and stalks separated
½ cup water
3 tablespoons black bean sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), or more to taste
1 tablespoon sweet soy glaze (such s Kikkoman®)
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound Korean rice cakes
2 tablespoons raw cashews
¼ cup water
1 green onion, green parts only, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils thoroughly. Combine lentils and 2 cups water in a pot. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, checking after 20 minutes, until chewy but still firm, 20 to 30 minutes total. Drain.
  • Transfer lentils to a frying pan or wok along with garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bok choy, 1/2 cup water, black bean sauce, gochujang, soy glaze, and soy sauce. Cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Boil a pot of water. Add rice cakes; cook until chewy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and add to the lentil mixture.
  • Blend cashews with a 1/4 cup water in a blender; add to the lentil mixture and cook until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 106.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 456.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Alice Mariama Thompson
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This was a really fun and easy dish to make. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice cakes were chewy and the lentils were hearty. The gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!


Shah Kohati
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The rice cakes and lentils were cooked well, but they needed more flavor. I would have liked to see more gochujang in the sauce.


Charles Zuzeo
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The rice cakes and lentils are a great combination, and the gochujang gives it a nice depth of flavor.


Odokonyero Byron
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This dish was really easy to make, and it was really delicious. The rice cakes and lentils were a great combination, and the gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!


Chileshe Namwawa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really salty. I think I may have added too much gochujang.


Donelle Ramirez Romero
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me. I would have liked to see less gochujang in the sauce.


Jasmine Tamang
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice cakes didn't come out chewy. They were more like mush. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shanii Malik
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The rice cakes and lentils were cooked well, but they needed more flavor. I would have liked to see more gochujang in the sauce.


Muhammad Arshed
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rice cakes and gochujang were really flavorful, and the lentils added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jabed Hasan
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This was a great dish to make for a party. It was easy to make ahead of time, and it was a hit with my guests. The rice cakes and lentils were a great combination, and the gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!


Kashif Muneer
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I'm a big fan of Korean food, and this dish definitely didn't disappoint. The rice cakes and lentils were a great combination, and the gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!


Angel Susmita
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The rice cakes and lentils were really good, and the gochujang added a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less gochujang next time.


Zahurul Chowdhury
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover rice, and this dish is a great option. The rice cakes and lentils are a great way to add some extra texture and flavor. The gochujang adds a nice spicy kick, and the whole dish comes together quickly


Michelle Angela
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was really flavorful. The rice cakes and lentils were a great combination, and the gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!


Kevin P Baptiste
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gochujang added just the right amount of heat, and the rice cakes and lentils were really filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Traveline Me
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The rice cakes were a fun and unique addition, and the lentils added a nice protein boost. The gochujang gave it a nice spicy kick, but it wasn't too overpowering.


MdEmon Emo
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The rice cakes and lentils are a great combination, and the gochujang gives it a nice depth of flavor.


Usman DJ
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This was a really fun and easy dish to make. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice cakes were chewy and the lentils were hearty. The gochujang added a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!