Super Simple Instant Tteokbokki
[Super Easy] Instant Tteokbokki Sauce Recipe Revealed!
We’re sharing the secret to an incredibly simple tteokbokki sauce ratio! Discover how to make this classic Korean street food effortlessly.
Tteokbokki Ingredients
- 150g tteokbokki rice cakes
- 1 onion
- 1/4 head of cabbage
- 150g fish cakes
- A little green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a wide, deep pan or pot, slice half an onion thinly and spread it across the bottom. This helps to release the onion’s natural sweetness, enhancing the tteokbokki’s flavor.
Step 2
Next, roughly chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and arrange them over the onions. The cabbage will add a delightful crunch and sweetness.
Step 3
Cut the fish cakes into your desired shapes (squares are common) and layer them on top of the vegetables. Fish cakes contribute a savory depth to the dish.
Step 4
Now, add 150g of tteokbokki rice cakes evenly over the other ingredients. If your rice cakes are a bit stiff, soaking them in warm water for a few minutes beforehand will make them softer and chewier.
Step 5
Finally, thinly slice the green onion diagonally and sprinkle it over everything. The fresh aroma of the green onions will cut through the richness and add a refreshing note.
Step 6
Now for the star: the sauce! In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons each of gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup, and gochugaru. Remember the ratio: 1:1:1:1:1! Mix these well with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Step 7
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the ingredients in the pan. Add 200ml (about 1 cup) of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer. Stir occasionally until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened beautifully. Enjoy your delicious homemade instant tteokbokki!
