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Tteokbokki Recipe

A delightful Korean dish featuring chewy rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for snacks or meals.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: tteokbokki, Korean food, street food, spicy rice cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g Korean rice cakes tteok
  • 200 g fish cakes sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 boiled eggs optional

Instructions

  • Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10-20 minutes to soften.
  • In a large pan, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, and soy sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the softened rice cakes to the pan and stir well.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Add the fish cakes and stir to combine.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  • If desired, add boiled eggs for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g