How to Make Delicious Tteokbokki: A Korean Spicy Rice Cake Dish

Tteokbokki: A Spicy Korean Delight

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Preparing the Sauce
• Cooking Process
• Tips for Perfect Tteokbokki

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

• 350g Korean rice cakes
• 150g Korean fish cakes, sliced
• 2 cups Korean soup stock (or water)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Preparing the Sauce

Mix the following ingredients in a bowl:

• 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp minced garlic

Cooking Process

1. Soak rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes if using packaged ones.
2. In a pot, bring the Korean soup stock to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sauce mixture to the boiling stock and stir well.
4. Add rice cakes, fish cakes, and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes until rice cakes are soft.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-4 minutes to thicken the sauce.
6. Add green onions and cook for another minute.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sesame oil.

Tips for Perfect Tteokbokki

• Use fresh or refrigerated rice cakes for best texture.
• Adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of gochujang and gochugaru.
• For a cheesy version, add shredded mozzarella on top before serving.
• You can add other ingredients like boiled eggs or vegetables for variety.

Enjoy your homemade Tteokbokki! This spicy, chewy dish is perfect for a comforting meal or as a snack. Serve hot and savor the authentic taste of Korean street food.

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