Feasts in Korea are not complete without tteok, or rice cake. Tteok is a delicacy that has become as important as rice to Koreans. It is a versatile food, prepared with different ingredients and methods. For Koreans, tteok is a symbol of sharing and abundance.<br />Tteok is presented on every occasion, from birth, to marriage, to death. It is eaten at various times of the year to signify the wish for peace and well-being. This symbolic meaning of tteok developed fast with the advancement of culinary culture. Why do Koreans love tteok so much, and what significance does it have?<br />Made by adding ingredients to non-glutinous or glutinous rice, tteok is also a great source of nutrition that can substitute a meal. It is also served with various foods that make the tteok easier to digest, and even more healthful.<br />After thousands of years, tteok remains a central part of Korean cuisine, served as appetizers, entrees, and dessert. What is tteok to Koreans? We tell that story today.
