Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is Korea’s favorite street food—spicy, chewy, and totally addictive. If you haven’t tried it yet, consider this your official initiation into the world of Korean comfort food. Ready to set your taste buds on fire (in a good way)? Let’s go!
Ingredients: What You’ll Need
(Serves 2-3 hungry foodies or one very committed Tteokbokki addict)
- 2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok, 떡) – If they’re hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
- 3 cups water (or anchovy broth for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – The soul of Tteokbokki.
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) – Extra spice, extra fun.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce – For that umami magic.
- 1 teaspoon sugar – Sweet and spicy, the perfect duo.
- 1 teaspoon honey or corn syrup – A little glaze never hurt anyone.
- 2 cloves garlic (minced) – Because garlic makes everything better.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fish cakes (optional but highly recommended) – Adds amazing texture.
- ½ cup green onions, chopped – For that final touch of freshness.
- 1 boiled egg (optional) – Because why not?
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Step 1: Make the Spicy Sauce
In a pan, mix water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir like your life depends on it (or at least until it’s well combined).
Step 2: Bring in the Heat!
Turn on the heat and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Let the flavors marry each other like a K-drama romance—slowly but surely.
Step 3: Add the Rice Cakes & Fish Cakes
Drop in the rice cakes and fish cakes. Stir occasionally so they don’t stick together like overly attached best friends. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the rice cakes turn soft and chewy.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Add the chopped green onions and, if you’re feeling fancy, a boiled egg. Give it one final stir, and let everything soak up the spicy goodness.
Time to Eat! (Warning: Highly Addictive)
Congratulations! You’ve just made authentic Korean Tteokbokki at home. Serve it hot, grab some chopsticks, and get ready to sweat, smile, and possibly cry from the spice.
Pro Tip: Pair it with Kimbap, fried dumplings, or a cold glass of milk if you’re spice-sensitive. (We won’t judge.)
Fun Tteokbokki Facts!
- Tteokbokki used to be a royal dish in the Joseon dynasty—before it became Korea’s #1 street food.
- There’s even a Tteokbokki museum in Seoul!
- The spiciness level can be adjusted—but where’s the fun in that?
Now, go impress your friends with your newfound Korean cooking skills. If they ask where you learned it, just say "GoKoreaNow taught me."
Ready for More Korean Recipes?
If you survived the spice test, check out our other Korean food recipes coming soon!
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