Introduction

Among Korea's most popular street meals is Tteokbokki (얡볶이). This spicy chewy rice cake dish is exceptionally comforting, delightful, and simple enough to prepare at home. No matter if you are new to Korean food or have been a fan for a long time, this tteokbokki recipe will provide everything you need to have an authentic experience in your own home.

What is Tteokbokki?

Tteokbokki uses garaetteok (cylindrical rice cakes) as its main ingredient, cooking them in a spicy-sweet sauce made from gochujang (Korean red pepper paste).It includes fish cakes, boiled eggs, scallions, and occasionally even cheese or noodles. Koreans are crazy about tteokbokki: it’s sold at market stalls and on street corners, and is loved as a comforting meal at home.

Ingredients for Tteokbokki

It’ll take you no time at all to prepare this tteokbokki recipe. Just be sure to have the following ingredient ready:

Key Ingredients:

• 450g (1 lb) of Korean rice cakes (tteok)

• 4 cups of water or anchovy broth

• 3 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

• 1 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) – can be omitted if you don't want extra spice

• 1½ tablespoons of sugar

• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

• 2 cloves of garlic, mince

Add-Ins (Although optional, highly encouraged):

• 1 cup of Korean fish cakes (eomuk), sliced

• 2 boiled eggs

• 2 chopped scallions

• 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds (garnish)

How to Prepare Tteokbokki

This dish was created especially for those who enjoy savory sauces. Each step of the process is simple enough for you to take on. Let's work on rice cakes first.

Step 1: Soak the Rice Cakes

If your rice cakes are frozen, remove them and soak them in hot water or up to twenty minutes. 

Step 2: Make the Brothtteokbokki recipe

Anchovies bring out the flavor but, in case you don't have it. Plain water will do.Fill a big pan with a cup of water (as well as fish stock) and bring to a boil.

Step 3: Add the Sauce Ingredients

Keep the burner on medium heat. Add gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and any other ingredient you see fit for the recipe. Stir until the mixture is well blended.

Step 4: Cook the Tteokbokki

For the fish cakes and rice cakes, let them soak in the broth for 10-15 minutes while stirring from time to time. The broth should turn into a glaze, and the rice cakes should turn soft and chewy.

Step 5: Finish and Garnish

Cooked egg and chopped scallions should be added now. Once the pieces are thoroughly coated, scatter sesame seeds on top.

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Tips for Perfect Tteokbokki

• Adjust spice level: For milder taste, lessen the amount of gochugaru or gochujang.

• Mozzarella is also great! For a creamier finish, add a slice or a handful of shredded mozzarella on top while hot.

• To make it more nutritious: throw on some ramen noodles. (Tteokbokki + ramen = rabokki!)

Serving Suggestions

Even though it's frequently eaten as a snack, tteokbokki recipe makes a delicious main meal.Complement it with Korean sides such as pickled radish, kimchi, or cold cucumber salad for a more balanced meal.

Conclusion

The rich, fiery flavor of Korea is brought to your table with this tteokbokki recipe. Anyone can make this street food with simple steps and easy ingredients. Whether served on a chilly day or at a weekend gathering, tteokbokki will definitely wow everyone.

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