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Tteokbokki

Savory Tteokbokki - Spicy Comfort Made Easy at Home

Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean street food featuring chewy rice cakes in a fiery sauce, perfect for a spicy comfort dish.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Cakes
  • 400 g Tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) Fresh frozen preferred
For the Broth
  • 500 ml Anchovy stock or water Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 10 g Dried kelp Remove after boiling
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) Essential for spiciness
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes) Provides heat and color
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Swap for gluten-free version if needed
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Balancing heat
For Additions
  • 200 g Korean fish cakes Substitute with tofu for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil Use sparingly
  • 2 stalks Chopped scallions For garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds For garnish and crunch

Equipment

  • Medium Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Tteokbokki
  1. Make the Broth: In a medium pot, heat anchovy stock or water with dried kelp to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes then remove the kelp.
  2. Season the Broth: Return broth to medium heat and stir in gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar. Allow to boil gently.
  3. Cook the Rice Cakes: Add tteokbokki rice cakes to the sauce. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the Fish Cakes: Stir in Korean fish cakes and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  5. Serve the Tteokbokki: Remove from heat, add toasted sesame oil, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy tteokbokki immediately for the best texture. Leftovers can harden and should be reheated with a splash of water.

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