Tteokbokki-Korean Rice Cake

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food known for its chewy texture and spicy flavor. Made with soft rice cakes and fish cakes simmered in a rich, spicy sauce, this dish is often garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Tteokbokki is a comforting and satisfying snack or appetizer that is beloved by Koreans and food lovers around the world.

Ingredients

500g rice cakes
200g fish cakes, sliced
4 cups water
3 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Broth: In a large pan, add water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Add Rice Cakes: Add rice cakes and cook until they are soft and have absorbed the flavors of the broth, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add Fish Cakes: Add sliced fish cakes and continue to simmer until everything is thoroughly heated.

Step 4

Garnish and Serve: Add chopped green onions and simmer for another minute. Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.