Deep and Refreshing Flavor! Kelp Broth Tteokbokki
Holiday Snack Special: Kelp Broth Tteokbokki
During this festive holiday, let’s make a delicious snack for the whole family: Kelp Broth Tteokbokki, known for its deep umami flavor. This special treat will surely bring joy and happiness.
Tteokbokki Ingredients
- 8 sheets of dried kelp (for broth)
- 2 cups tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 300g)
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
Spicy & Sweet Sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients for your Tteokbokki. Prepare 8 sheets of kelp, 2 cups of tteokbokki rice cakes, 1 stalk of green onion, and 3 hard-boiled eggs. For the sauce, mix 3 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp cooking oil.
Step 2
In a pot, add 5 cups of water and 8 sheets of kelp to make a kelp broth. Once the water boils, remove the kelp and set it aside; don’t discard it, as we’ll use it later. This kelp broth will add a deep umami flavor to your tteokbokki.
Step 3
To ensure soft and chewy tteokbokki, rinse the rice cakes under cold water. If your rice cakes are hard, you can blanch them in boiling water for a minute to soften them before proceeding.
Step 4
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, and 3 Tbsp sugar. Stir well.
Step 5
Sauté the sauce ingredients over low heat to prevent burning. Stir-frying the sauce beforehand will create a richer and more profound flavor. Cook for about 1-2 minutes to release the aromas.
Step 6
Pour the prepared kelp broth (5 cups) into the pan with the sautéed sauce. Add the softened tteokbokki rice cakes and the 3 hard-boiled eggs. Bring to a boil and cook until the rice cakes are tender and well-coated in the sauce. You can also add the reserved kelp, thinly sliced, for added chewy texture and depth of flavor. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the rice cakes are soft.
Step 7
Finally, add the sliced green onion (1 stalk) to the pot and let it simmer for another minute or two. The green onions will add a refreshing note to the broth and a fragrant aroma. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes after adding the green onions.
Step 8
Tteokbokki is a beloved snack for everyone! This Kelp Broth Tteokbokki, with its deep, savory broth, is perfect for special occasions or just a cozy snack. When you’re craving tteokbokki, make this with love and enjoy!
Step 9
Your delicious Kelp Broth Tteokbokki, perfect for the whole family, is now ready!
Step 10
Enjoy your Kelp Broth Tteokbokki with its wonderfully deep and refreshing broth!
