Spicy and Sweet Rabokki
The Best Spicy and Sweet Rabokki Recipe for a Flavorful Kick
Craving a delicious meal that’s both spicy and a little sweet? This Rabokki recipe is perfect for you! Enjoy the delightful chewiness of rice cakes, the satisfying texture of noodles, and the fresh crunch of vegetables all in one satisfying dish. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with its perfectly balanced flavors. Let’s get cooking and make this fantastic Rabokki together!
Main Ingredients- Tteokbokki rice cakes (rice flour type) 8 pieces (approx. 150g)
- Wide fish cakes 2.5 sheets (approx. 100g)
- Cabbage 1 handful (approx. 50g)
- Onion 1/2 medium (approx. 70g)
- Boiled egg 1
- Fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 6 Tbsp
- Sugar 5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (jin ganjang) 2 Tbsp
- Ramen noodles 1 serving
Broth Ingredients- Dried kelp (dashima) 4 pieces (approx. 10cm x 10cm)
- Water 800ml
- Dried kelp (dashima) 4 pieces (approx. 10cm x 10cm)
- Water 800ml
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Making the Flavorful Broth] In a wide frying pan, combine 800ml of cold water, 2.5 sheets of wide fish cakes (cut into smaller pieces if large), and 4 pieces of dried kelp. Let it soak for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. After soaking, turn the heat to high (strong fire) and bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, remove the kelp and fish cakes. Do not boil the broth further; set it aside. 
Step 2
[Creating the Perfect Sauce Mix] In a bowl, mix together 6 Tbsp of fine gochugaru and 5 Tbsp of sugar. Stir until well combined and there are no lumps. This ratio is key to achieving the perfect sweet and spicy balance! 
Step 3
[Enhancing the Fish Cake Flavor] Without adding any oil, place the 2.5 sheets of fish cakes (previously used for the broth) into a frying pan. Stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes until they become slightly golden and chewy. This step adds a wonderful texture and depth of flavor to the fish cakes. 
Step 4
[Adding Vegetables and Rice Cakes] Reheat the prepared broth over high heat. Once the broth is boiling, add 1 handful of chopped cabbage, 1/2 sliced onion, and 8 rice cakes. Using rice flour rice cakes (tteokbokki tteok) will give you a chewier texture, but feel free to use other types if you prefer. 
Step 5
[Incorporating the Sauce] Immediately after adding the vegetables and rice cakes, add the pre-mixed gochugaru and sugar sauce, the stir-fried fish cakes, and 2 Tbsp of soy sauce. Stir everything together gently to ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. 
Step 6
[Adding Ramen and Finishing Touches] Once the mixture returns to a simmer, add 1 serving of ramen noodles. Use tongs to gently separate the noodles and mix them into the sauce. Let it simmer and thicken for about 3 more minutes until the noodles are cooked and the sauce has slightly reduced. Your delicious, spicy, and sweet Rabokki is ready to be enjoyed hot! 