Description
Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes) is a popular Korean street food dish made with chewy rice cakes, a spicy, savory, and slightly sweet sauce. The dish is customizable, allowing you to add protein, vegetables, or even cheese, making it a delicious and comforting meal or snack.
Ingredients
400 g (14 oz) Korean rice cakes (tteok), fresh or refrigerated
2 cups water (or anchovy/kombu broth for authentic flavor)
1 sheet fish cake, sliced (optional)
½ small onion, sliced
1 green onion, chopped (separate white and green parts)
1 boiled egg (optional)
For the sauce:
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – adjust for spice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Soak rice cakes (if needed): If using refrigerated or frozen rice cakes, soak them in warm water for 10–15 minutes until softened. Drain.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil until combined.
- Simmer: In a medium pan, bring 2 cups water (or broth) to a simmer. Stir in the sauce mixture until dissolved.
- Add rice cakes and veggies: Add rice cakes, onion, fish cakes (if using), and the white parts of the green onion. Stir well.
- Cook until thick: Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and rice cakes become soft and chewy.
- Add egg & finish: Add a boiled egg if desired. Garnish with green onion tops and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Rabokki (Ramen Tteokbokki): Add ramen noodles for a delicious twist on the classic dish.
- Cheese Tteokbokki: Top with melted mozzarella cheese for a creamy and cheesy version.
- Vegetable Tteokbokki: Add cabbage, carrots, or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Vegan Tteokbokki: Skip the fish cake and egg for a vegan version, or substitute with tofu.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
