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What is Tteokbokki (rice cakes)?

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made with soft rice cakes and fishcakes, in a spicy chili sauce. It is often garnished with green onions and sesame seeds and is paired with boiled eggs or boiled dumplings. Tteokbokki is often enjoyed as a snack or street food, but it can also be served as a main dish in a Korean meal. It has a unique and savory flavor and is a must-try for anyone interested in Korean cuisine. I hope you enjoy this recipe for tteokbokki.

How To Make Tteokbokki

Ingredients

• 8 oz tteok (soft rice cakes)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup gochujang (red pepper paste)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup diced vegetables (such as carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms)
• 1/2 cup protein (such as cooked chicken, beef, or tofu)
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for serving
• Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the tteok and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and swollen.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil.
3. Add the sauce to the pot with the tteok. Stir well to coat the tteok with the sauce.
4. Add the garlic, onion, vegetables, and protein to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the tteokbokki for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve the tteokbokki hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. It’s typically served with a side of rice and other side dishes, such as kimchi or pickled vegetables.

A Recipe for Tteokbokki Worth Trying

This recipe for tteokbokki is one of my favorites. Tteokbokki is a staple in my home and I’m sure if you give this tteokbokki recipe a try, it’ll become a regular dish in your home too. It is a delicious and filling meal that the whole family can enjoy.

The key to this recipe is the gochujang, a spicy fermented red pepper paste. The sauce is rich and full-bodied, with a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. When combined with the soft and chewy rice cakes the result is a truly delicious and satisfying dish.