Jajang Tteokbokki (짜장떡볶이)

짜장떡볶이 (Jajang Tteokbokki) is a popular Korean Chinese fusion dish that combines the rich and savory flavors of 짜장 (jajang) black bean sauce with the spicy kick of 떡볶이 (tteokbokki) rice cakes. This dish is a favorite street food in Korea and is loved for its bold flavors and satisfying texture.

Jajang Tteokbokki (짜장떡볶이)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of tteokbokki rice cakes
  • 1/2 cup of jajang black bean sauce
  • 1/4 cup of diced onion
  • 1/4 cup of diced zucchini
  • 1/4 cup of diced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 cups of water

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, zucchini, and carrots to the pan and sauté until they are slightly softened.
  3. Add the tteokbokki rice cakes, jajang black bean sauce, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to coat the rice cakes and vegetables with the sauce.
  4. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the rice cakes are tender.
  5. Once the 짜장떡볶이 (Jajang Tteokbokki) is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and enjoy hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large Pan Spatula Serving Dish

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Measuring Cups and Spoons

Serving suggestions

짜장떡볶이 (Jajang Tteokbokki) is best served hot as a main dish or as a delicious snack.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of spice, you can add some gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) to the sauce. Adjust the amount according to your spice preference.

Cost

$10