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Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
Delve into the vibrant street food scene of Korea with our Tteokbokki recipe. These succulent, chewy rice cakes are simmered in a fiery, umami-packed sauce that promises to awaken your senses with each bite. Garnished with sesame seeds, this dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also the eyes.
Ingredients
- Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon, for garnish
- Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon
- Water
- 2 cups
- Fish cakes
- 1 cup, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Green onions
- 2 stalks, chopped
- Onion
- 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Sugar
- 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 3 tablespoons
- Rice cakes
- 2 cups
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the rice cakes and fish cakes. Let them cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the rice cakes become soft and chewy.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined.
- Serve your Tteokbokki hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tips
- You can add hard-boiled eggs or vegetables like cabbage and carrots for added texture and flavor. If you want to reduce the heat, simply adjust the amount of gochujang to taste.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 370 Fat: 5g Carbs: 70g Protein: 10g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 9g
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