How to Make Simple Tteokbokki

How to Make Simple & Delicious Tteokbokki at Home

Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a beloved Korean street food—spicy, sweet, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is simple yet flavorful. Thanks to its chewy rice cakes and rich sauce, it's a great way to enjoy a taste of Korea without any fuss. Here's how you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & easy—ready in ~20 minutes.
• Uses common pantry staples: gochujang, fish cakes, rice cakes.
• Customizable: add ramen, cheese, eggs, or veggies.
• Comforting, addictively spicy-sweet flavor.

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

• 350 g Korean rice cakes (garae‑tteok)
• 150 g fish cakes, sliced
• 2 cups anchovy + kelp broth (or water)
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• For the sauce: 3 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1½ Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp gochugaru
• Optional garnish: sesame oil, green onions, sesame seeds, boiled egg

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep rice cakes – Soak in warm water for 10 minutes if hard.
2. Make broth – Bring broth to a boil, dissolve the sauce ingredients.
3. Add main ingredients – Stir in rice cakes, fish cakes, and onion.
4. Simmer 5–7 minutes – until rice cakes are soft and sauce thickens.
5. Garnish & serve – Drizzle sesame oil, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Add egg if desired.

This classic spicy tteokbokki simmers in a rich gochujang sauce until perfectly chewy and flavorful.

Tips & Customizations

• Add ramen (rabokki): Stir in cooked noodles for a heartier meal. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Cheese tteokbokki: Sprinkle cheddar or mozzarella at the end for extra creaminess. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Make it vegan: Use water instead of anchovy broth and skip fish cakes. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

The vivid red sauce and chewy rice cakes make tteokbokki irresistibly comforting.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to bring back the saucy texture. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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Serve tteokbokki garnished with boiled egg and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.

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