Walnut Tteokgalbi (Korean Short Rib Patties)
Tteokgalbi — sweet-savory Korean meat patties loved as a side dish or with drinks. Adding walnuts doubles the nutty flavor and texture. Packed with minced vegetables and meat, it's as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Main
- Ground beef200g
- Ground pork200g
- Walnuts1 cup
- Onion1/2
- Shiitake mushrooms2
- Green onion1/4 stalk
Seasoning
- Soy sauce2 Tbsp
- Sugar1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (mirin)1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil1/2 Tbsp
- Black peppera pinch
Directions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, green onion, and shiitake mushrooms.
- 2
Finely chop the walnuts, or grind them in a blender.
- 3
In a pan, sauté the onion, green onion, and mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper until the moisture cooks off.
- 4
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, sautéed vegetables, chopped walnuts, and all the seasoning ingredients. Mix and knead well.
- 5
Shape the mixture into round patties.
- 6
Heat a little oil in a preheated pan and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- 7
Plate the patties and top each with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts to finish.
Tips
Sautéing the vegetables first removes excess moisture so the patties hold their shape. Knead the meat mixture thoroughly so the patties don't fall apart.