The Easiest Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) Recipe

Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) Recipe

Ingredients:

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

• 2 cups (480ml) water or broth (anchovy, kelp, chicken, or vegetable)

• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup fish cakes (eomuk), sliced

• 1 cup cabbage, chopped

• 1 green onion, sliced

• Optional: boiled eggs, mozzarella cheese, ramen noodles

Instructions:

1. Prepare Rice Cakes: If using frozen rice cakes, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce: In a large pan, combine water or broth, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir well until the gochujang is fully dissolved.

3. Cook the Rice Cakes: Add the rice cakes to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes become chewy.

4. Add Vegetables and Fish Cakes: Add the sliced fish cakes, chopped cabbage, and green onion to the pan. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

5. Optional Additions: If desired, add boiled eggs, mozzarella cheese, or ramen noodles to make the dish more filling. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

6. Serve: Enjoy your delicious and spicy Tteokbokki immediately while the rice cakes are still chewy. Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

This easy-to-follow guide should help anyone whip up a delicious batch of Tteokbokki in no time! Happy cooking, and enjoy the flavors of Korea! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, just let me know. 😊🍲🔥