Spicy Sweet Tteokbokki: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Name: Spicy Sweet Tteokbokki: Your New Favorite Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 cups anchovy stock or water (For vegetarian version, use plain water.); 1 piece dried kelp (Discard after boiling.); 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) (Essential for authentic flavor.); 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes) (Adjust to your heat preference.); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Substitute with gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free options.); 1 tablespoon sugar (Tweak the quantity for desired sweetness.); 1 pound tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) (Can be frozen or dried.); 8 ounces Korean fish cakes (Substitute with fried tofu pockets for vegan versions.); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (Mix in at the end for best aroma.); 2 scallions sliced (Adds color and crunch.); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (For garnish; adds nutty flavor.)

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Experience Tteokbokki, a beloved Korean street food, featuring chewy rice cakes and a rich, spicy-sweet sauce.

35 min

cook 25 min

Korean

Ingredients

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tteokbokki

In a medium pot, combine 3 cups of anchovy stock (or water) with the piece of dried kelp over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Discard the kelp after boiling.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the simmering broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil again.
Add 1 pound of tteokbokki to the boiling broth and stir well. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, regularly stirring until the rice cakes become soft and chewy.
Introduce 8 ounces of sliced Korean fish cakes to the pot and simmer for an additional 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Mix in sliced scallions and serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 370 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 56 g
Protein Content: 10 g
Fat Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 30 mg
Sodium Content: 800 mg
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 3 g