Bold & Spicy Tteokbokki (Korean Rice Cakes) You Can Make at Home
Tteokbokki is Korea’s iconic street food made with chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. Bold, comforting, and addictive, this dish is easy to recreate at home for authentic Korean flavor with endless variation options like cheese, chicken, or seafood.
Ingredients
Instructions
If using frozen tteok, soak in warm water 20–30 minutes until softened.
In a wide pan, bring 4 cups of water or anchovy broth to a boil.
Stir in gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Mix into broth until smooth.
Add soaked rice cakes and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and chewy (10–15 minutes).
Stir in green onions and sliced fish cakes during the last few minutes. Add boiled eggs if desired.
Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cup
