Tales of Hansik Ep02 Rice cake

Parties in Korea would not be complete without tteok, or rice cakes. Tteok is a delicacy that has become as important as rice to Koreans. It is a versatile food, prepared with a variety of ingredients and methods. For Koreans, tteok is a symbol of sharing and abundance.
Tteok is expressed on every occasion, from birth, to marriage, to death. It is eaten at various times of the year to signify wishes for peace and happiness. This symbolic meaning of tteok develops rapidly with the advancement of culinary culture. Why do Koreans love tteok so much and what does it mean?
Made by adding ingredients to regular rice or sticky rice, tteok is also a great source of nutrition that can replace a meal. It is also served with a variety of foods that make the tteok easier to digest and even healthier.
After thousands of years, tteok remains a central part of Korean cuisine, served as an appetizer, main dish and dessert. What is tteok for Koreans? We tell that story today.