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Spicy Korean Rice Cake (Tteokbokki)

Spicy Korean Rice Cake (tteokbokki) is one of the most popular street food in Korea. It's and easy and quick homemade recipe that yields a heat, sweet, and umami flavor that no one can resist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Spicy Korean Rice Cake, Tteokbokki
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 686kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces dried kelp
  • 4 large dried anchovies with heads and intestines removed
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 lb (500 grams) Korean rice cake
  • 2 stalks green onion cut into 3 inches long pieces
  • 2 boiled eggs peeled
  • 4 pieces fish cakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Add dried kelp, dried anchovies, and 4 cups of water to a frying pan or a shallow pot. Bring it to a boil and continue to cook over medium for 15 minutes, without the lid.
  • Meanwhile, combine gochujang, Korean chili flakes, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • After 15 minutes of boiling, move the kelp and anchovies from the pan. Then, add rice cake, green onion, boiled eggs, and fish cakes to the pan. Add prepared sauce to it and stir gently with a spatula until it's dissovled in the soup.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and cooked through. Occasionally stir to prevent the rice cake from sticking to the bottom.
  • Once the rice cake becomes soft and the soup has reduced to half and thickened. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

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Notes

Recipe Source: Maangchi
Tips:
  1. If using frozen rice cakes, or the rice cakes are too hard and dry, soak them in water for about 15-20 minutes before cooking. This will help soften them and improve their texture. 
  2. Adjust the heat level according to your preference. If you like it spicier, you can increase the amount of gochujang or chili powder. Conversely, if you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of spice.
  3. Enhance the flavor and texture of your tteokbokki by adding vegetables like green onions, cabbage, or carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 131.3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 7761mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5.2g | Vitamin A: -7IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg