Tteokbooki Recipe
From South Korea's bustling food stalls to family dinner tables, Tteokbokki is a treasured culinary icon. It features chewy rice cakes bathed in Korean red pepper sauce, often enjoyed with boiled eggs, fish cakes, and onions. The harmonious balance of sweet and spicy flavors will ignite your palate with warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
- 400 grams (14 oz.) rice cakes preferably cylindrical ones
- 4 cups water (or anchovy broth)
- 1 sheet dried kelp optional, if using water
- 2-3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) adjust based on your spice preference
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 green onions sliced into 2-inch lengths
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 boiled eggs optional
- 100 grams eomuk (fish cakes) sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- If you’re using dried rice cakes, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften.400 grams (14 oz.) rice cakes
- If using frozen, ensure they are thawed completely.
- In a large pan or pot, pour water or anchovy broth. If using water, add the dried kelp for added flavor. Bring it to a boil and then remove the kelp.4 cups water (or anchovy broth), 1 sheet dried kelp
- Add gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic to the boiling water or broth. Stir well until the gochujang is dissolved completely.2-3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste), 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic
- Once the sauce is combined and simmering, add the rice cakes. Ensure they are submerged and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After five minutes, add the sliced onions and eomuk (fish cakes). Continue cooking for an additional five to seven minutes.1 small onion, 100 grams eomuk (fish cakes)
- Add the boiled eggs and green onions once the rice cakes become soft and the sauce thickens.2 boiled eggs, 3 green onions
- Stir well, ensuring the sauce coats everything evenly.
- Turn off the heat once the green onions soften slightly and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
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