Cuisines : Tteokbokki - how to prepare this popular Korean dish

 



Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean street food made from chewy rice cakes (tteok) cooked in a spicy and sweet gochujang-based sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to make Tteokbokki at home:


Ingredients:

- **Rice Cakes:** 1 lb (450g) cylindrical Korean rice cakes (tteok)

- **Fish Cakes:** 3-4 sheets of Korean fish cake (eomuk), cut into bite-sized pieces

- **Vegetables:**

  - 1 medium onion, sliced

  - 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

  - 1-2 carrots, julienned (optional)

  - 1/2 cup cabbage, chopped (optional)

- **Broth:**

  - 4 cups of water or anchovy broth

- **Sauce:**

  - 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

  - 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) (optional, for extra heat)

  - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  - 1 tablespoon sugar

  - 1 tablespoon corn syrup or honey

  - 2 cloves garlic, minced


Instructions:


1. **Prepare the Rice Cakes:**

   - If the rice cakes are hard or frozen, soak them in warm water for about 10-20 minutes to soften.


2. **Make the Broth:**

   - In a large pan or pot, bring 4 cups of water or anchovy broth to a boil. If making anchovy broth, you can simmer dried anchovies and kelp in water for about 10 minutes, then strain.


3. **Prepare the Sauce:**

   - In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup (or honey), and minced garlic.


4. **Cook the Tteokbokki:**

   - Add the prepared sauce to the boiling broth, stirring well to dissolve.

   - Add the rice cakes, fish cakes, onion, and any optional vegetables like carrots and cabbage.

   - Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.


5. **Finish and Serve:**

   - Add the green onions during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

   - Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sugar if needed.

   - Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.


### Tips:

- For a milder version, reduce the amount of gochujang and omit the gochugaru.

- You can add boiled eggs or ramen noodles to the dish for extra protein and texture.

- If you like cheese, adding a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the hot tteokbokki and letting it melt can be a delicious variation.


Enjoy your homemade Tteokbokki!

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