5 from 21 votes
Classic Tteokbokki: Korean Spicy Rice Cakes
Classic Tteokbokki features chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy and slightly sweet sauce made with Korean chili paste and syrup. Anchovy stock forms the base, adding umami depth while sliced fish cakes and green onions add texture and flavor. This quick simmer results in tender rice cakes with a balanced spicy glaze.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
493 kcal
Course:
Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) rice cake
- 1-2 heet fish cake sliced, optional
- 1 asian leek sliced, or 3 green onion
- 2 heaping tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tbsp Korean chili powder optional, see note below, goun-gochugaru
- 2-3 tbsp Korean corn syrup or 1 tbsp sugar, mulyeot; or rice syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
For anchovy stock
- 5-6 anchovy large, dried
- 1 piece dried sea kelp aka dashima
- 4 cup (about 1 liter) water
Instructions
- Soak rice cakes in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the anchovy stock. Combine dried anchovies, sea kelp, and water in a pot. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Discard the anchovy and sea kelp and reserve 2-1/2 cups of stock. Save the rest of stock for a later use.
- In a large skillet, combine anchovy stock, chili paste, chili powder (if using), syrup, and soy sauce; mix well.
- Drain the rice cakes from the soaking water and add to the stock mixture. Add the fish cake and leek slices. Bring them to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened; about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If using coarse Korean chili flakes rather than finely ground powder, blend the flakes until smooth to maintain an even sauce texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
420mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
966IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.