🌶️ Crispy Kimchi Rice Cakes with Gochujang Maple Glaze & Scallion-Cucumber Slaw

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Golden pan-fried rice cakes made from leftover rice and vegan kimchi, crisp on the outside and chewy inside. Glazed with a spicy-sweet gochujang-maple sauce and topped with a crunchy, refreshing scallion-cucumber slaw.

🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: ~40 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired Vegan

📝 Ingredients

For the Rice Cakes:

  • 2 cups cooked short-grain rice (cold/leftover preferred)
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegan kimchi (squeeze out excess liquid)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Neutral oil for frying

For the Gochujang Maple Glaze:

  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

For the Scallion-Cucumber Slaw:

  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • Pinch of salt & sesame seeds

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Form the Rice Cakes

  • In a bowl, mix rice, kimchi, starch, sesame oil, and salt.
  • Wet hands and shape into small discs or patties.
  • Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 10 minutes.

2. Make the Slaw

  • In a bowl, toss cucumber and scallions with vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
  • Top with sesame seeds and chill until ready to serve.

3. Prepare the Glaze

  • Whisk all glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.

4. Cook the Rice Cakes

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Fry rice cakes 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
  • Transfer to a plate and brush with gochujang maple glaze.

5. Plate and Serve

  • Arrange glazed rice cakes on a plate.
  • Top with cucumber-scallion slaw and extra sesame seeds if desired.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~420
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbs: 65g
  • Fat: 14g

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Vegan, Dinner, Street Food
  • Additional Tags:
    • Korean Vegan
    • Kimchi Recipes
    • Gochujang Sauce
    • Crispy Rice Cakes
    • Asian-Inspired
    • Plant-Based Street Food
    • Spicy Vegan
    • Gluten-Free Option