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Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

Fiery Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) in 30 Minutes Flat

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Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) is a popular Korean street food dish made with chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy sauce. It’s quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 sheet fish cake (optional)
  • 1 boiled egg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cabbage (shredded, optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes if they are hard.
  2. In a pot, mix water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add minced garlic and rice cakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add fish cake, cabbage, and boiled egg if using. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
  5. Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing gochujang and gochugaru.
  • For extra flavor, add a piece of dried kelp or anchovy broth instead of water.
  • Serve immediately as the rice cakes harden when cooled.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg