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Classic Tteokbokki: Korean Spicy Rice Cakes

Make chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings the bold flavors of Korean street food to your kitchen in just 20 minutes!

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 sheet fish cake sliced, optional
  • 1 Asian leek or 3 green onion sliced
  • 2 heaping tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 1 tbsp Korean fine chili powder (goun-gochugaru) optional, see note below
  • 2-3 tbsp Korean corn syrup (mulyeot) or rice syrup or 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
For anchovy stock
  • 5-6 large dried anchovy
  • 1 piece dried sea kelp (dashima)
  • 4 cup (about 1 liter) water

Instructions

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  1. Soak rice cakes in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large skillet, combine anchovy stock, chili paste, chili powder (if using), syrup, and soy sauce; mix well.
  4. 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

Notes

  • Korean chili flakes: If you only have coarse Korean chili flakes instead of fine powder. You can use a blender to process the Korean chili flakes into very smooth powder. In order to do so, use about 1/2 cup of Korean chili flakes to process in a blender. Use a desired amount for the recipe, and store the rest in the refrigerator for a later use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 105g (35%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 338mg (14%) Potassium 420mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 966IU (19%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.