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.
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
- In a large skillet, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the rice cakes and fish cakes to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice cakes are soft.
- In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar to make the sauce.
- Add the sauce to the skillet and stir until the rice cakes and fish cakes are evenly coated.
- Add the green onions and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 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