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Tteokbokki

Tteokbokki
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Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean street food featuring chewy cylindrical rice cakes cooked in a vibrant, spicy, and slightly sweet red pepper paste sauce. This recipe captures the authentic bold flavors and perfect chewy texture, making it quick and easy to prepare at home for a comforting snack or meal with customizable variations to suit all tastes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 300g Rice Cakes (tteok), chewy cylindrical rice cakes
  • 100g Fish Cake, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Water or Broth (anchovy or vegetable broth recommended)

For Garnish

  • 2 Green Onions, chopped
  • Optional: Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice Cakes: Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10-15 minutes if refrigerated or hard. This softens them to ensure even cooking without becoming mushy.
  2. Make the Sauce Base: In a pan, combine the water or broth with gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Cook the Rice Cakes and Fish Cakes: Add the soaked rice cakes and sliced fish cakes into the simmering sauce. Cook together for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice cakes are tender but still chewy and have absorbed the flavors.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Continue simmering the mixture until the sauce thickens into a glossy, rich coating that clings to each piece.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy, chewy delight.

Notes

  • Use fresh rice cakes for the best chewy texture; soak frozen or refrigerated ones before cooking.
  • Adjust sugar and gochujang amounts to control sweetness and spice levels to your preference.
  • Simmer gently over medium-low heat to prevent rice cakes from becoming too soft and to avoid burning the sauce.
  • Substitute water with anchovy or vegetable broth for enhanced umami flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to allow even cooking and proper absorption of flavors.

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Keywords: Tteokbokki, Korean rice cakes, spicy Korean snack, gochujang recipe, Korean street food

Find it online: https://gourmetglazing.com/tteokbokki/