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Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean Rice Cakes

Name: Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Sesame seeds', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, for garnish'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish cakes', 'amount': '1 cup, cut into bite-sized pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2 stalks, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 medium, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice cakes', 'amount': '2 cups'}

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.

Servings: 4

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.

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