Jajang Tteokbokki Black Bean Rice Cakes (짜장떡볶이)

짜장떡볶이 (Jajang Tteokbokki) is a popular Korean street food that combines the rich flavors of black bean sauce with chewy rice cakes. This fusion dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as a snack or a main course.

Vegetarian Main Course South Korean Korean Cuisine Street Food Rice Cakes Black Bean Sauce
Jajang Tteokbokki Black Bean Rice Cakes (짜장떡볶이)

Ingredients

  • 500g tteok (Korean rice cakes)
  • 1/2 cup jajangmyeon black bean sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced cabbage
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the tteok in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, zucchini, carrot, and cabbage. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add the jajangmyeon black bean sauce, water, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add the drained tteok to the pan and stir to coat the rice cakes with the black bean sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tteok is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Transfer the jajang tteokbokki to a serving dish and garnish with chopped scallions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large pan Stirring spoon Serving dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the jajang tteokbokki hot as a delicious street food snack or as a main course with a side of kimchi.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add a spoonful of Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) to the black bean sauce.

Cost

$10