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Tteokbokki

Delicious Tteokbokki: Sweet and Spicy Korean Comfort Food

Experience the delightful blend of sweet and spicy with tteokbokki, a beloved Korean street food featuring chewy rice cakes in gochujang sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tteokbokki Base
  • 1 pound Tteokbokki rice cakes look for frozen ones at Korean markets
  • 4 cups Anchovy stock substitutable with water for a vegetarian option or vegan dashi for a vegan twist
  • 1 piece Dried kelp remember to remove it after boiling
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) provides heat and sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes) adjust for preferred heat
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce for gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar offsets spiciness
For the Add-Ins
  • 6 ounces Korean fish cakes or substitute with tofu skin for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil infuses nuttiness and aroma
  • 1 bunch Scallions fresh garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds for a crunchy finish

Equipment

  • Medium Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Tteokbokki
  1. In a medium pot, combine 4 cups of anchovy stock and a piece of dried kelp. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove kelp after boiling.
  2. Stir in 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the simmering broth. Increase heat and boil, mixing well.
  3. Add 1 pound of tteokbokki rice cakes to the bubbling sauce, cooking for about 8-10 minutes until soft and chewy.
  4. Incorporate 6 ounces of sliced Korean fish cakes into the pot and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, mix in 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and finely chopped scallions. Serve in bowls garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve tteokbokki immediately for optimal chewiness; leftovers may harden. Adjust the heat to match your preference.

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