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Rabokki

Deliciously Spicy Rabokki: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

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Rabokki combines spicy ramen and chewy tteokbokki for a comforting and flavorful dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder) Swap with red pepper flakes for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) Adjust with Sriracha if needed
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is ideal, jarred in a pinch
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Anchovy Stock Tablets Substitute with vegetable or chicken broth
For the Main Dish
  • 1 cup Cabbage Bok choy or spinach can be used
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Chives are a suitable substitute
  • 300 grams Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) Use extra ramen noodles if needed
  • 200 grams Fish Cakes Replace with tofu for a vegetarian version
  • 2 large Hard Boiled Eggs Omit for vegan version or swap with avocado
  • 150 grams Ramen Noodles Any instant noodles will work

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium-sized pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Rabokki
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, gochugaru, gochujang, and minced garlic until smooth.
  2. Make the Broth: In a medium-sized pot, bring 3½ cups of water to a boil. Add anchovy stock tablets and stir until dissolved.
  3. Combine Sauce and Broth: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the boiling broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Vegetables and Rice Cakes: Stir in chopped cabbage and green onion. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add rice cakes and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Fish Cakes and Eggs: Add fish cakes and halved hard-boiled eggs to warm through for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cook the Ramen Noodles: Place ramen noodles in the pot and simmer for 3-4 minutes until cooked.
  7. Finish and Serve: Stir everything gently, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the rice cakes. Customize with leftover vegetables for unique flavors.

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