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Tteokbokki

Ultimate Tteokbokki Recipe: Chewy Comfort in Every Bite

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Tteokbokki offers chewy rice cakes coated in a spicy sauce, serving as a comforting, beloved dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cakes
  • 300 grams Korean Rice Cakes Soak if using frozen or dried
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Essential for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru Adds smoky heat
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Brown sugar recommended
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 2 cups Chicken or Anchovy Stock Use vegetable stock for vegetarian
For the Add-ins
  • 200 grams Fish Cakes (Eomuk) Optional but recommended
  • 2 pieces Soft-Boiled Eggs Garnish
  • 2 stalks Scallions Chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • large pan
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tteokbokki
  1. If using non-fresh Korean rice cakes, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes.
  2. While the rice cakes are soaking, cut the fish cakes into strips or triangles.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
  4. In a large pan over medium heat, pour in your choice of stock and add the prepared sauce.
  5. Once the sauce is simmering, add the soaked rice cakes and prepared fish cakes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let Tteokbokki simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. In the last few minutes of cooking, gently add soft-boiled eggs and chopped scallions.
  8. Transfer your Tteokbokki to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and additional scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust any ingredients to create your unique twist on Tteokbokki. Tteokbokki is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.

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