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tteokbokki recipe

Authentic Tteokbokki Recipe

This Authentic Tteokbokki Recipe turns boring rice cakes into pure Korean comfort food addiction. Sweet, spicy, chewy perfection that tastes like Seoul street food magic in your own kitchen.
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Course: Main Course, Street Food
Cuisine: Asian, korean
Keyword: gochujang recipe, korean comfort food, korean cooking, korean main dish, korean rice cakes, korean street food, spicy rice cakes, tteokbokki recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Sauce Reduction: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $6.25

Equipment

  • 1 Wide pan or wok For cooking rice cakes and reducing sauce
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring without scratching pan
  • 4 Serving bowls For individual Korean-style portions
  • 1 Measuring cups For accurate sauce ratios

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Korean rice cakes tteok fresh or frozen both work
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste essential for authentic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or corn syrup for sweet balance
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce adds umami depth
  • 2 cups water or Korean soup stock for sauce base
  • 2 whole green onions chopped,for freshness and color
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking base
  • 4 pieces fish cakes eomuk optional but traditional
  • 2 whole hard-boiled eggs optional protein addition
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the Base:
    Heat oil in wide pan over medium heat. Add gochujang and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let it burn or everything tastes bitter.
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  • Build the Sauce:
    Add water, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until gochujang dissolves completely. Should look like smooth red sauce, not chunky mess.
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  • Cook Everything:
    Add rice cakes and bring to simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes until rice cakes are soft and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks.
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  • Finish Strong:
    Toss in fish cakes, eggs, or whatever extras you want. Add green onions in last minute. Should be glossy and coat everything nicely.
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Notes

The magic of tteokbokki lives in the perfect harmony of sweet and spicy, where each rice cake becomes a little pillow of comfort wrapped in glossy red sauce. That first bite transports you straight to Seoul's bustling street markets, connecting you to generations of Koreans who found pure joy in this simple yet extraordinary comfort food.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.2mg