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Flavorful Tteokbokki Spicy Rice Cakes Recipe Easy Homemade Step-by-Step Guide

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A quick and easy homemade tteokbokki recipe featuring chewy Korean rice cakes in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz (400 g) cylindrical Korean rice cakes, preferably fresh or thawed frozen
  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), optional
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, skip for vegetarian)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (475 ml) water or anchovy broth
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced diagonally
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, optional
  • Cabbage or fish cakes, optional

Instructions

  1. If frozen, soak rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar or honey, and gochugaru if using. Stir until smooth.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in water or anchovy broth, then stir in the sauce mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add rice cakes to the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring gently every 2 minutes to prevent sticking.
  6. If using cabbage or fish cakes, add them about halfway through cooking to soften without getting mushy.
  7. Check sauce consistency; it should thicken and cling to the rice cakes. Add a splash of water if too thick or simmer longer if too thin.
  8. Stir in sliced green onions just before turning off heat. Serve topped with halved hard-boiled eggs if desired.

Notes

Soak frozen rice cakes before cooking to ensure even texture. Simmer gently to avoid burning or drying out the rice cakes. Adjust spice levels by varying gochujang and gochugaru amounts. Use anchovy broth for authentic umami or water as a substitute. Stir gently and frequently to prevent sticking and breaking rice cakes.

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Keywords: tteokbokki, spicy rice cakes, Korean recipe, gochujang, easy dinner, comfort food, Korean street food

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