How to Make Gungjung Tteokbokki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gungjung Tteokbokki, also known as royal court tteokbokki, is a traditional Korean dish that originated from the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. This dish is a variation of the popular street food tteokbokki, which is made with spicy and sweet gochujang sauce. Gungjung tteokbokki, on the other hand, is a mild and savory version that was originally enjoyed by the royal family and nobles.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Korean rice cakes
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) container tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 small carrot
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Defrost frozen rice cakes for 10 minutes in cold water.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice cakes and boil until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; do not rinse. Mix in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry tofu in the hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, rice wine, garlic, and black pepper in a container. Marinate tofu in the mixture.
  • Cut carrot lengthwise; slice diagonally into thin strips. Cut green onions into 2-inch lengths. Quarter each piece.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and tofu without marinade. Saute until onion and carrot start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice cakes and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in as much marinade as desired. Add green onions. Swirl 1 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil on top.
  • Nutrition

    488 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 232mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 206mg