Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

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This firery dish features chewy rice cakes (garaetteok) seasoned with spicy chile paste. A staple of Korean street food, you’ll often find bubbling pots of tteokbokki ready to serve. Garnish with sesame seeds for an extra crunch!

Submitted by KFoodaddict
Updated on November 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

Sauce:

  • 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

  • 1/2 onion, thickly sliced

  • 1 spring onion, thickly sliced

Directions

  1. Combine water and anchovies in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove and discard anchovies. Set anchovy water aside.

  2. Combine chile paste, sugar, soy sauce, and corn syrup in a bowl. Set chle paste mixture aside.

  3. Add rice cakes, onion, and chile paste mixture to anchovy water. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spring onion and boil 3 minutes more.

Cook's Notes:

This is quite spicy, so adjust the quantity of chile sauce for less heat.

If you use frozen rice cakes, defrost them in the microwave for 30 seconds. Don't boil the rice cakes too long, or they'll get mushy. The texture should be chewy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
3g Fat
42g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 733mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 164mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.