Rice Cake Churros Recipe
Delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Rice Cake Churros are a unique twist on traditional churros, made with Korean rice cakes coated in a cinnamon brown sugar mixture. Perfect as a warm, sweet snack or dessert, they’re quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (including soaking time if using frozen rice cakes)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz fresh or frozen Korean rice cakes
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Oil (for frying, about 2-3 tbsp)
- Soften Rice Cakes: If using frozen rice cakes, submerge them in warm water for 20-30 minutes until softened. If using fresh rice cakes, skip this step.
- Separate Rice Cakes: Gently separate the rice cakes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Heat Oil and Fry: Preheat a frying pan over low to medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the rice cakes and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they develop a crispy exterior.
- Coat with Sugar and Cinnamon: Remove the crispy rice cakes from the pan and immediately toss them in a mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon. You can either roll them in the mixture or shake them in a sealed container until fully coated.
- Serve Warm: Best enjoyed warm when the rice cakes maintain their chewy texture inside and the coating is fresh and flavorful.
Notes
- Use fresh rice cakes for quicker preparation; frozen rice cakes require soaking.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to your taste preference.
- Ensure oil temperature is not too high to avoid burning; low to medium heat is ideal.
- The dish is best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Can be paired with a dipping sauce like chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
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