Recipe of Tteokbokki
Enjoy the spicy and chewy delight of Tteokbokki, a popular Korean street food made with rice cakes and a fiery gochujang sauce.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Soups
Ingredients
- 300g of cylinder-shaped rice cakes (tteok)
- 2 cups of water
- 150g of fish cakes, sliced
- 1 cup of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 boiled eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 sheet of roasted seaweed, shredded
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
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Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients and simmer over low heat until well mixed and slightly thickened.
- In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice cakes and cook until they become soft and chewy (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add the sliced fish cakes and cabbage to the boiling water with rice cakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the rice cakes and ingredients, then add them to the sauce in the saucepan.
- Stir everything together over medium heat until the sauce evenly coats the rice cakes and ingredients.
- Serve your delicious Tteokbokki garnished with boiled eggs, chopped green onions, and shredded roasted seaweed. Enjoy the Korean flavors!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Tteokbokki and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Tteokbokki to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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