How to Make Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tteokbokki, also known as Korean spicy rice cakes, is a popular street food dish in South Korea. It is made with chewy rice cakes, known as tteok, and a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce. Tteokbokki is a favorite among Koreans of all ages and is often enjoyed as a snack or as a meal on its own.

This dish has a rich history that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, where it was enjoyed by the royal court. Over time, tteokbokki has evolved and become a beloved staple in Korean cuisine....

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 dried anchovies, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chile paste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2 Korean fish cakes, sliced
  • ½ onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 spring onion, thickly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine water and anchovies in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove anchovies.
  • Combine chile paste, sugar, soy sauce, and corn syrup in a bowl to make the sauce.
  • Add rice cakes and onion to the anchovy water in the saucepan. Add sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spring onion and boil 3 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 733mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 164mg