Easy Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean Rice Cakes

Easy Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean Rice Cakes

from drivemehungry.com
15 min
4 servings

This easy tteokbokki is made of Korean rice cakes stir fried in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce! Add ramen noodles, cheese, fish cakes, or eggs to level up your tteokbokki!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb rice cakes (about 2 ½ cups)
  • 1 cup fish cakes (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks scallions (chopped)
  • 3 cups water or anchovy stock (See Note 1)
  • 3 Tablespoons gochujang ((Korean red pepper paste))
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes ((gochugaru))
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 large hard boiled eggs
  • 1 cup vegetables (cabbage, carrots, onions) (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • Pre-cooked ramen noodles

Directions

  1. 1

    Make tteokbokki sauce: Mix the gochujang, Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl. Set it aside.

  2. 2

    Add rice cakes and fish cakes: Add the water or anchovy stock to a large pan and bring to a boil. Add the tteokbokki sauce, rice cakes, fish cakes, and optional vegetables. See Note 1 for how to make anchovy stock.

  3. 3

    Cook: Cook over medium heat until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens to your liking. About 5 to 7 minutes. Add more stock/water if desired.

  4. 4

    Season and serve: Taste and adjust to your liking. Add more sugar or soy sauce if desired. Top with sesame oil, scallions, and sesame seeds. If using, add the pre-cooked noodles, boiled eggs, or top with shredded cheese at this time. Enjoy!