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Tteokbokki (Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce)
5 from 3 votes

Tteokbokki (Korean Rice Cakes in Gochujang Sauce)

Tteokbokki is a delicious and comforting dish of Korean rice cakes smothered in a sweet and savory, spicy gochujang sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon gochujang or to your taste, depending on how spicy you like it, Korean red pepper paste
  • 2 teaspoon gochugaru or to taste, korean chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetner
  • 1 ½ C anchovy broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • ½ lb rice cake rinsed and soaked in water for 10 minutes, Korean, cylindrical
Garnish:
  • green onion or scallions
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru (Korean chili powder), maple syrup (or other sweetener), anchovy broth and give it a stir. Set aside.
  2. Heat up vegetable oil in a frying pan or large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add in minced garlic and shallot and sauté until aromatic and slightly softened.
  4. Add in the rice cakes and pour in the gochujang-anchovy broth mixture.
  5. Give it a stir and let it simmer uncovered, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes swell, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions/scallions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 106g (35%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Potassium 271mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1015IU (20%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 106g 35%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 788mg 33%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1015IU 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.