The Ultimate Soupy Tteokbokki
Perfect Homemade Soupy Tteokbokki Recipe
Experience the joy of perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with this foolproof soupy tteokbokki recipe. The chewy rice cakes swimming in a rich, flavorful broth, complemented by perfectly boiled eggs, make for an irresistible dish. This recipe guarantees a delightful culinary experience right in your kitchen!
Tteokbokki Essentials- 150g chewy mill tteok (rice cakes for tteokbokki) – you can substitute with ssal tteok if preferred
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Flavorful Sauce Mix- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) – adjust for spice level
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – for color and extra kick
- 1 Tbsp sugar – adjust for sweetness
- 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce – for umami depth
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce – for added aroma and flavor
- 1 Tbsp water – to help dissolve the gochujang
- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) – adjust for spice level
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – for color and extra kick
- 1 Tbsp sugar – adjust for sweetness
- 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce – for umami depth
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce – for added aroma and flavor
- 1 Tbsp water – to help dissolve the gochujang
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the hard-boiled eggs. Place 2 eggs in a pot and cover with water. Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 13 minutes for perfectly hard-boiled eggs.
Step 2
While the eggs are boiling, we’ll make the delicious sauce. In a bowl, combine 1.5 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp sugar, 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce, and 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce. Add 1 Tbsp of water to help loosen the gochujang and mix everything thoroughly until smooth. Preparing the sauce in advance saves valuable cooking time.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water. This simple trick makes peeling the eggshells significantly easier. Once peeled, set the eggs aside.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to cook the tteokbokki! In a pot, add the rinsed 150g of mill tteok, the pre-mixed sauce, and 2 cups (approx. 400ml) of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
Once the rice cakes are tender and the sauce begins to bubble, carefully add the hard-boiled eggs. Feel free to toss in chopped green onions, fish cakes, or any other vegetables you enjoy at this stage. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and the tteokbokki has thickened beautifully. Your delicious soupy tteokbokki is ready to be served and enjoyed immediately!
