🍜 Ultimate Authentic Tteokbokki Recipe: Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
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🍜 Ultimate Authentic Tteokbokki Recipe
🛒 Ingredients
Spicy Sauce:
- 2 cups anchovy stock
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Main Ingredients:
- 400g Korean rice cakes (fresh or frozen)
- 120g Korean fish cakes, sliced
- 2 boiled eggs (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Rice Cakes
If using frozen rice cakes, soak in warm water for 15-20 minutes to soften. Skip this step for fresh rice cakes.2. Make the Signature Sauce
- In a medium pot, combine stock, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened
3. Cook the Tteokbokki
- Add drained rice cakes and fish cakes to sauce
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Sauce should thicken and coat the rice cakes
4. Finish and Serve
- Remove from heat
- Stir in sesame oil
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
- Add boiled eggs if using
Pro Tip: For extra creaminess, top with mozzarella cheese and broil for 2 minutes!
🌶️ Popular Variations
| Variation | Key Ingredients | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Tteokbokki | Heavy cream | Creamy, mild spice |
| Jjajang Tteokbokki | Black bean paste | Rich, savory |
| Cheese Tteokbokki | Mozzarella cheese | Gooey, indulgent |
❓ Tteokbokki FAQs
Can I make tteokbokki without fish cakes?
Yes! Simply omit them or substitute with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.How can I make it less spicy?
Reduce gochujang by half and add 1 tbsp honey or sugar to balance the heat.Where can I buy rice cakes?
Find them in Asian grocery stores' freezer section, labeled "tteok" or "garaetteok".Can I use other proteins?
Absolutely! Try adding shrimp, thinly sliced beef, or chicken.How long do leftovers last?
Store in airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat with splash of water to refresh sauce.💡 Expert Tips
- Rice cake texture: Soak frozen cakes properly - too little = hard, too long = mushy
- Sauce consistency: Simmer until it coats the back of a spoon
- Customize heat: Start with less gochujang, add more to taste
- Presentation: Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips
- For beginners: Try the non-spicy creamy version in the video above