Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Tteokbokki: Seojin’s Kitchen Style
The Viral Recipe from ‘Seojin’s Kitchen’: A Delicious Gochujang Tteokbokki with Perfectly Balanced Sweet and Spicy Flavors
Craving a simple yet incredibly flavorful snack? Learn how to make the popular Gochujang Tteokbokki from Seojin’s Kitchen. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Tteokbokki Ingredients
- 10 pieces Garaetteok (rice cakes, approx. 300g)
- 30g Green Onion (about 1/4 stalk)
- 150ml Water
Spicy & Sweet Tteokbokki Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or similar sweetener)
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or similar sweetener)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your Tteokbokki. Rinse the Garaetteok under cold water. Wash and thinly slice the green onion.
Step 2
Thinly slice the green onion into approximately 2-3 cm pieces. Slice them neatly, as they will be used as a garnish for the finished dish.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. This step helps to cook out the raw flavor of the gochujang and create a smoother, more flavorful sauce base.
Step 4
Once the gochujang is fragrant and slightly softened, add the prepared Garaetteok to the pan. Gently separate the rice cakes so they don’t stick together.
Step 5
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring gently, for about 1 minute to coat the rice cakes evenly with the gochujang sauce. Stir-frying them like this will give them a slightly chewy exterior.
Step 6
Now, pour in 150ml of water. It’s important to add the right amount of water, as the sauce will reduce and thicken as it cooks.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for sweetness and 2 tablespoons of oligodang for a glossy finish and extra sweetness. The balance between spicy and sweet is key to this delicious Tteokbokki.
Step 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir continuously as the sauce reduces and thickens, ensuring the gochujang doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook until the sauce coats the tteok beautifully.
Step 9
Your Tteokbokki is ready when the sauce has reduced by about half, becoming thick and glossy, and coating the rice cakes perfectly! Sprinkle the sliced green onions on top for a fresh finish. Enjoy your homemade Seojin’s Kitchen-style Gochujang Tteokbokki!
