Tteokbokki is a delicious dish of Korean rice cakes served in a flavoursome, spicy sauce. Traditionally a street food dish, it is easy to make at home.
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The name of this dish of Korean rice cakes in a delicious sauce may sound a little unfamiliar, but Tteokbokki is definitely worth a try. “Tteok” means rice cake, and “bokki” means stewed.
Easy to prepare, and you can make the sauce as mild or as spicy as you like. This easy tteokbokki is a vegetarian version, with no fish or meat included, as would usually be the norm in Korea. Usually, dashi/anchovy broth and fish cakes (fish cakes - eomuk) are included in a tteokbokki. In terms of meat, spam or some other kind of ham is usually added.
The thickness of the sauce is down to personal preference. You can serve the rice cakes in a thin or thick sauce, whichever you prefer.
Made by Véronique
Published at 2023-11-14, this recipe is for 4 people and takes 30 minutes.
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Updated at: 20-11-2023
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Peel and chop the shallots and garlic cloves as finely as possible. Cut the spring onions into rings and set aside.
Mix 2 tablespoons gochujang, half a teaspoon of gochugaru, 4 tablespoons of maple syrup and 4 tablespoons of soy sauce in a bowl.
Heat a dash of sunflower oil in a deep frying pan and fry the onion and shallot until translucent.
Add the sauce, along with the rice cakes and 600 ml of water. Bring to a boil and cook, without a lid, for 5-10 minutes over a medium-high heat. The tteokbokki is ready when the rice cakes have cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Remove from the heat and garnish with spring onion, sesame seeds and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Enjoy your meal!
Where can I buy Korean rice cakes?
You can buy Korean rice cakes at Asian supermarkets. They come in different shapes, from tubes to cubes. They are available in a fresh (refrigerated) variety and a dry, long-life version.
What is gochugaru?
Gochugaru is a type of Korean chilli pepper which has been dried and ground. They are bright red, which gives gochujang its bright red colour.
Can you reheat tteokbokki?
You can reheat tteokbokki; it is best to do this in a pan over low heat. If the sauce has become too thick, add an extra splash of water .
