Dive into the vibrant flavors of Korea with this traditional Tteokbokki Recipe. Known for its spicy, slightly sweet sauce and chewy rice cakes, Tteokbokki is a beloved street food dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts both in Korea and around the world. This recipe offers a straightforward method to recreate this classic dish at home.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: N/A
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
— 400g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
— 4 cups of water
— 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
— 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
— 1 tablespoon soy sauce
— 2 tablespoons sugar
— 2 cloves garlic, minced
— 100g fish cakes, sliced
— 1 medium onion, sliced
— 3 green onions, chopped
— 1 boiled egg (optional)
— Sesame seeds for garnish
Method:
— Soak the Rice Cakes:
— If the rice cakes are refrigerated and hard, soak them in warm water for 10–15 minutes until they soften.
— Prepare the Sauce:
— In a large pan, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Stir well to dissolve the pastes and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
— Cook the Tteokbokki:
— Add the rice cakes and fish cakes to the pan. Stir gently and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice cakes become soft and the sauce thickens.
— Add the sliced onions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. The sauce should be thick and glossy by now.
— Final Touches:
— Add the chopped green onions and stir into the Tteokbokki. Remove from heat.
— Serve hot and garnish with sesame seeds. Optionally, top with a halved boiled egg.
Notes:
— Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of gochugaru.
— Tteokbokki is best enjoyed fresh due to the texture of the rice cakes becoming hard when cooled.
— For an additional layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of honey for a complex sweetness.
Nutritional Information per Serving (Based on USDA Guidelines):
— Calories: 350 kcal
— Protein: 8g
— Carbohydrates: 65g
— Fat: 5g
— Fiber: 3g
— Sodium: 700mg
— Sugars: 10g . . . . Click to see recipe.
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