Tteokbokki (떡볶이)

떡볶이 (Tteokbokki) is a popular Korean street food made with chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, and a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a beloved comfort food that is easy to make at home and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Tteokbokki (떡볶이)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of cylinder-shaped rice cakes
  • 4 cups of water
  • 5-6 large dried anchovies
  • 6 x 8-inch dried kelp
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 1 cup of fish cakes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of hot pepper paste (gochujang)
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften.
  2. In a large pot, combine the water, dried anchovies, and dried kelp. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 15 minutes to make anchovy stock. Remove the anchovies and kelp from the pot.
  3. Add the onion, fish cakes, hot pepper paste, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic to the pot with the anchovy stock. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add the softened rice cakes to the pot and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Stir in the sesame oil and season with salt to taste.
  6. Transfer the tteokbokki to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 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 pot Wooden spoon Serving dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve hot as a main dish or as a snack.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less hot pepper paste according to your preference.

Cost

$10