Garlic, onions, and oligosaccharides were added to the skewer sauce to lower the sodium content and preserve the sweet and sour taste.
Calories
441kcal
Carbs
65.7g
Protein
18.9g
Fat
11.5g
Sodium
645.9mg
Ingredients
Others
Chicken Thigh Meat(120g), Milk(20g), Salt(0.3g), Pepper Powder(0.05g) Rice Cake (for Tteokbokki)(30g), Sweet Pumpkin(50g), Onion(20g), Green Onion(20g), Skewer(3pcs) - Sauce : Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)(20g), Chopped Garlic(20g), Chopped Onion(20g), Ketchup(20g) Oligosaccharide Syrup(20g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)Sold as 'gochujang' in the international aisle of most large supermarkets; Korean markets carry more sizes and heat levels.
- Oligosaccharide SyrupKorean oligosaccharide syrup. Light corn syrup or honey gives a similar sheen and mild sweetness.
- Green OnionKorean large green onion, at Korean markets. Elsewhere use the white parts of several scallions, or a mild leek.
- Sweet PumpkinSold as kabocha squash at most supermarkets, especially in fall. Butternut squash is wetter and sweeter but works.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsChicken Thigh Meat
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (11mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
- Rich in protein (23g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Milk
- Rich in calcium (120mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Sweet Pumpkin
- Rich in vitamin A (310μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
- Rich in dietary fiber (5g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Green Onion
- Contains iron (0.82mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Debone the chicken thigh, cut into even pieces, and marinate in milk.
🔍Sprinkle the marinated chicken thigh with salt and pepper.
🔍Scoop out the flesh of the sweet pumpkin, cut, and boil.
🔍Briefly soak the tteokbokki rice cake in hot water, and cut the green onion to the size of the sweet pumpkin.
🔍Mix gochujang, chopped garlic, chopped onion, ketchup, and oligosaccharide syrup evenly to make the seasoning sauce.
🔍Skewer the prepared chicken thigh, sweet pumpkin, onion, tteokbokki rice cake, and green onion, grill gently for a first pass, then brush with the prepared seasoning sauce and grill again to finish.