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Tteokbokki

Spicy Sweet Tteokbokki: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Experience Tteokbokki, a beloved Korean street food, featuring chewy rice cakes and a rich, spicy-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3 cups anchovy stock or water For vegetarian version, use plain water.
  • 1 piece dried kelp Discard after boiling.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes) Adjust to your heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Substitute with gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free options.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Tweak the quantity for desired sweetness.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) Can be frozen or dried.
  • 8 ounces Korean fish cakes Substitute with fried tofu pockets for vegan versions.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Mix in at the end for best aroma.
  • 2 scallions sliced Adds color and crunch.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish; adds nutty flavor.

Equipment

  • medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tteokbokki
  1. In a medium pot, combine 3 cups of anchovy stock (or water) with the piece of dried kelp over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Discard the kelp after boiling.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the simmering broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil again.
  3. Add 1 pound of tteokbokki to the boiling broth and stir well. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, regularly stirring until the rice cakes become soft and chewy.
  4. Introduce 8 ounces of sliced Korean fish cakes to the pot and simmer for an additional 4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Mix in sliced scallions and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Tteokbokki is best enjoyed right after cooking.

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