Baram Tteok

Step 1

In a bowl, add the glutinous rice flour, sugar, salt and food coloring. Stir.

Step 2

Add the water gradually stirring until all ingredients are mixed.

Step 3

Cover with a plastic film. Bake in microwave for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on microwave) at maximum power.

Step 4

Mix the dough again for at least 3 minutes. The dough must be quite consistent and rather difficult to mix.

Step 5

Divide the red bean paste in 12 to 16 balls the size of a ping-pong ball. You can adjust the amount of red bean paste depending on your taste.

Step 6

Sprinkle cornstarch on the work surface.

Step 7

Roll the dough into two long cylinders. Cut each dough into eight 2 inch (5cm) pieces.

Step 8

Flatten a piece and place the ball of beans in the center.

Step 9

Wrap the ball with the dough of rice.

Step 10

Roll smoothly. Cover with the cornstarch.

Step 11

Repeat for all the pieces of dough.