Spicy and Sweet Tteokbokki (Korean Rice Cakes)
Super Simple Tteokbokki Recipe
Delicious Tteokbokki in a Flash! This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying Korean snack or meal. Learn how to make flavorful tteokbokki with minimal effort.
Main Tteokbokki Ingredients- 2 cups water (approx. 400ml)
- 1 cup tteokbokki rice cakes (tteok – ensure they are soft)
- 1 cup fish cakes (eomuk – cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup green onions (cut into large pieces)
Spicy & Sweet Sauce- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste – heaping)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes – use 1.5 Tbsp for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (adds gloss and sweetness)
- 0.5 Tbsp black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp dashida (MSG-based soup stock – for umami)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste – heaping)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes – use 1.5 Tbsp for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (adds gloss and sweetness)
- 0.5 Tbsp black pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp dashida (MSG-based soup stock – for umami)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the main ingredients for your tteokbokki. Rinse the rice cakes in cold water to make them soft and pliable. Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces and slice the green onions into large sections.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the key to delicious tteokbokki: the sauce! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp corn syrup, 0.5 Tbsp black pepper, and 0.5 Tbsp dashida. Mix well until there are no lumps. You can adjust the amount of sugar and corn syrup to your preference.
Step 3
In a pot, add 2 cups of water. Then, add the prepared rice cakes, cut fish cakes, green onions, and the sauce you just made. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together.
Step 4
Once the sauce thickens and the rice cakes and fish cakes have absorbed the flavors, your delicious tteokbokki is ready! Enjoy it hot for the best taste.
