North Korean Spicy Rice Cake (북한 떡볶이)

북한 떡볶이 (North Korean Spicy Rice Cake) is a popular street food in North Korea, known for its spicy and savory flavors. This dish is made with chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, and a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce.

North Korean Spicy Rice Cake (북한 떡볶이)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of cylinder-shaped rice cakes
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1/4 pound of fish cakes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup of gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
  • 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the rice cakes and fish cakes to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice cakes are soft.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar to make the sauce.
  4. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir until the rice cakes and fish cakes are evenly coated.
  5. Add the green onions and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
10g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large skillet Small bowl

Tools

Stove Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the North Korean Spicy Rice Cake with a side of kimchi and pickled radishes for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add a teaspoon of Korean red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Cost

$10