Whole Squid Tteokbokki with Rich Seafood Broth
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Make the trendy Whole Squid Tteokbokki at home with ease! This recipe features a whole fresh squid, infusing the dish with a clear and deep seafood broth. Enjoy the spicy and sweet tteokbokki sauce, chewy rice cakes, tender squid, refreshing mussels, crisp bean sprouts, and aromatic perilla leaves! It’s a hearty meal perfect for the whole family or a special occasion.
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole squid
- 6 mussels
- 400g tteokbokki rice cakes
- 200g rectangular fish cakes
- 100g bean sprouts
- 10 perilla leaves
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the tteokbokki sauce. In a pot, add 1L of stock. Whisk in 3 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp corn syrup, and 1 tsp black pepper until well combined. Adding 1 packet of ramen broth powder will provide a deep and delicious umami flavor, comparable to restaurant-style tteokbokki. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Once the broth starts boiling, add the prepared rectangular fish cakes, tteokbokki rice cakes, bean sprouts, and perilla leaves. (Tip: Bean sprouts can become soggy if overcooked. Add them when the rice cakes are almost cooked to maintain their crispiness.)
Step 3
Continue to simmer until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Start by boiling vigorously over high heat, then reduce to medium heat once the rice cakes begin to soften, allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce. Cooking for a sufficient amount of time is key for the tteokbokki to be perfectly cooked.
Step 4
When all the ingredients are nicely cooked, make slits on the cleaned whole squid and add it to the pot. Adding the prepared mussels will enhance the broth with a refreshing seafood flavor and boost its overall deliciousness.
Step 5
Simmer for a few more minutes after adding the squid and mussels, just until the squid is tender. This is the final step! Serve the generously portioned Whole Squid Tteokbokki in a bowl. Enjoy the best tteokbokki with the chewy texture of the squid and the rich, flavorful seafood broth. Ramen powder truly is magical!
