Tteok, Korea's beloved rice cake, gets modern makeover

Korea’s beloved, chewy rice cakes are stepping into a new era as makers reimagine the traditional treats with unexpected flavors, playful forms and contemporary recipes designed to win over a younger generation. Among the latest creations is pizza seolgi, a savory take on the traditional steamed rice cake known as seolgi tteok, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, olives and pepperoni. Young people have flocked to Jeil Tteok at Seoul's Myeonmok Market, after word spread that the viral sn