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Tteokbokki Recipe

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made from chewy rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for snack or meal.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: tteokbokki, Korean food, street food, spicy dish, rice cakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 g Korean rice cakes tteok
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup fish cakes sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 30 minutes if they're hard.
  • In a pot, combine the water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Add the soaked rice cakes to the pot.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently to coat the rice cakes.
  • Add the fish cakes and sliced onion to the pot.
  • Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g