Sotteok Sotteok is a highly popular Korean street food skewer featuring an alternating sequence of chewy rice cakes (tteok) and sausages (so). These skewers are typically grilled or pan-fried until slightly crispy, then brushed generously with a sweet, savory, and often spicy sauce, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite. It gained significant popularity after being highlighted on a Korean TV show.
Key Information
Main Ingredients: Cylindrical rice cakes (garae-tteok), small sausages (often Vienna sausage-style), sweet and spicy sauce (typically made with gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar/sweetener).
Side Dishes: Not typically served with traditional side dishes. It is a standalone skewer snack.
Pairing Beverages: Water, soda, beer, traditional Korean drinks like sikhye (sweet rice punch) to balance the flavors.
Enjoyment Tips
Enjoy hot and fresh for the best crispy exterior and chewy interior.
Make sure the sauce is generously brushed on all sides for maximum flavor.
It's a convenient and satisfying snack for on-the-go consumption.
Some prefer to eat the rice cake and sausage together in one bite for the full experience.
Related Foods & Dining
Derivatives: Variations exist with different types of sausages (e.g., cheese-filled), or with slightly altered sauces. Some might use rice paper to create a "cheesy rice cake" component.
Similar Foods: Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes, shares the rice cake component and spicy sauce), Eomuk Kkochi (fish cake skewers), Korean Corn Dogs (another popular skewered street food).
Restaurant Type: Street food, snack bar (bunsik-jip), highway rest stops.
Best Time to Eat: Snack, light meal, anytime when craving a quick, satisfying bite.
Price & Preferences
Price per person: $3-$6
Foreigner Preference: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) - Very well-liked for its approachable flavors and satisfying texture.
Spiciness: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ (5/10) - The sauce has a noticeable kick, but sweetness often balances it. Can vary by vendor.
Saltiness: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10) - From the sausage and soy sauce in the glaze.
Sweetness: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10) - The sauce typically has a strong sweet component.
Top 5 Locations in Seoul (Foreigner Preference for Street Food)
(Sotteok Sotteok is primarily a street food item. The best places to find it are in popular street food areas and markets.)
Myeongdong Street (Street Food Stalls): Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Gwangjang Market (Food Stalls): 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno 4(sa)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hongdae Street (Various Vendors): Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (around Hongik University Station area)
Namdaemun Market (Food Stalls): 21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Center (GoTo Mall) (Snack Stalls): 200 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (often has popular snack vendors)
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