Spicy Tteokbokki

Why Make This Recipe

Spicy Tteokbokki is a delicious Korean street food that packs a flavorful punch. It is easy to prepare, making it a great dish for both beginners and experienced cooks. The combination of chewy rice cakes and spicy sauces creates a satisfying meal or snack that warms you up from the inside out.

How to Make Spicy Tteokbokki

Ingredients:

• 300g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

1. In a pot, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic, and bring to a simmer.
2. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice cakes to the pot and cook until they are soft and chewy, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

How to Serve Spicy Tteokbokki

Spicy Tteokbokki is best served hot. You can enjoy it on its own as a snack or as part of a larger meal. Pair it with some pickled radish for a refreshing contrast to the spice. You can also add boiled eggs or fish cake to make it even heartier.

How to Store Spicy Tteokbokki

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a little water if needed to loosen the sauce. It is best eaten within two days for optimal taste and texture.

Tips to Make Spicy Tteokbokki

• Make sure to soak the rice cakes in water for about 30 minutes if they are hard.
• You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang and gochugaru according to your taste.
• Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or cabbage for added nutrition and texture.

Variation

For a different twist, try adding cheese on top during the last minute of cooking for a creamy texture. You can also use different proteins like shrimp or chicken to enhance the dish.

FAQs

Can I make Tteokbokki without gochujang?
While gochujang is key to the flavor, you can use a mix of hot sauce and miso paste as a substitute, but it will change the taste.

How spicy is Tteokbokki?
The spice level can vary based on how much gochujang and gochugaru you use. You can start with less and add more if needed.

Can I freeze Tteokbokki?
It is not ideal to freeze Tteokbokki because the rice cakes may become mushy when thawed. It’s best to enjoy it fresh.

Spicy Tteokbokki

Spicy Tteokbokki is a delicious Korean street food that packs a flavorful punch and is easy to prepare, making it a great dish for both beginners and experienced cooks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 300 g Korean rice cakes (tteok) Soak in water for about 30 minutes if hard.
• 2 cups water

Sauce ingredients

• 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust according to spice preference.
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) Adjust according to spice preference.
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Vegetables

• 1/2 onion sliced
• 2 stalks green onions Chopped.
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a pot, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic, and bring to a simmer.
2. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice cakes to the pot and cook until they are soft and chewy, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

Best served hot. Pair with pickled radish for a refreshing contrast. Optional: add boiled eggs, fish cake, or cheese for variation.