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Tteokbokki

Delicious Tteokbokki: Easy Spicy Korean Comfort Food

Tteokbokki is a spicy-sweet Korean dish made with chewy rice cakes, perfect for a quick and customizable meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups anchovy stock or dashi or unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 pound Korean rice cakes fresh or properly defrosted
  • 8 ounces Korean fish cakes cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons green onion optional, for garnish
For the Tteokbokki Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce adjust based on taste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar reduce to 1 tablespoon for less sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey or rice syrup/oligo syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang essential for authentic flavor

Equipment

  • large pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, Gochugaru, minced garlic, honey, and Gochujang. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
  2. If using frozen Korean rice cakes, place them in warm water for about 10 minutes until they soften. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large pan over medium heat, pour in the anchovy stock and bring it to a gentle boil for approximately 3-5 minutes.
  4. Once the stock reaches a boil, add the defrosted rice cakes along with the prepared sauce. Stir gently and cook for about 10 minutes.
  5. After the rice cakes have cooked in the sauce, add the bite-sized pieces of Korean fish cakes to the pan. Stir and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the dish to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, soak frozen rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes before using. Adjust spice levels as needed.

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