Tteokbokki Recipe

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Korea with this traditional Tteokbokki Recipe. Known for its spicy, slightly sweet sauce and chewy rice cakes, Tteokbokki is a beloved street food dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts both in Korea and around the world. This recipe offers a straightforward method to recreate this classic dish at home.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: N/A
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving: 4

Ingredients:

• 400g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 4 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 100g fish cakes, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 boiled egg (optional)
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Method:

1. Soak the Rice Cakes:
   • If the rice cakes are refrigerated and hard, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes until they soften.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a large pan, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Stir well to dissolve the pastes and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Cook the Tteokbokki:
   • Add the rice cakes and fish cakes to the pan. Stir gently and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the rice cakes become soft and the sauce thickens.
   • Add the sliced onions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. The sauce should be thick and glossy by now.
4. Final Touches:
   • Add the chopped green onions and stir into the Tteokbokki. Remove from heat.
   • Serve hot and garnish with sesame seeds. Optionally, top with a halved boiled egg.

Notes:

• Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of gochugaru.
• Tteokbokki is best enjoyed fresh due to the texture of the rice cakes becoming hard when cooled.
• For an additional layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of honey for a complex sweetness.

Nutritional Information per Serving (Based on USDA Guidelines):

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Fat: 5g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Sugars: 10g

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