Tteokbokki, also known as Spicy Rice Cakes, is a beloved Korean dish enjoyed throughout Korea. This flavorful dish features chewy rice cakes, known as garaetteok, simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through making Tteokbokki at home with easy step-by-step instructions, complete with pictures and a video tutorial!
EQUIPMENT
- Cooking pot
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
- 400g rice cakes (preferably fresh)
- 3 spring onions (whites chopped, greens cut into long strips)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
For the Tteokbokki Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder)
- 4 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
For Garnishing
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 spring onion (finely chopped)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Rice Cakes
- If using fresh rice cakes, add them directly to the stock.
- If using frozen rice cakes, thaw them first and soak them in warm water for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Rice Cakes
- In a pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil. Add the chopped spring onion whites.
- Once boiling, add the rice cakes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the Sauce
- Stir in the prepared sauce and mix well.
- Let the mixture come to a full boil and cook for 5–10 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the spring onion greens and stir well. Let it simmer for a few more minutes.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, chopped spring onions, and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
(Watch the video for a step-by-step guide!)
