Cultural background
Potato Tteok is typically eaten as a snack or dessert and is also enjoyed with tea. It is especially popular in the Gangwon-do region.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the potatoes thoroughly and peel them.
- 2Grate the potatoes and mix them with starch and salt to make the dough.
- 3Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them.
- 4Place in a steamer and steam to finish.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
No allergen data.
Made from potato and starch, suitable for vegetarian and halal diets.
How to order
감자떡 주세요
Gam-ja-tteok ju-se-yo
Please give me Potato Tteok