Easy & Spicy Tteokbokki Recipe

Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a popular Korean street food made with chewy rice cakes in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce. Here’s a simple way to make it at home!

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

For the Tteokbokki:

2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok)

3 cups water

1 sheet fish cake, sliced (optional)

½ small onion, sliced

1 green onion, chopped

1 boiled egg (optional)

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice Cakes

If using frozen rice cakes, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

In a bowl, mix gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil.

Step 3: Cook the Tteokbokki

In a pan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.

Add the sauce and stir until dissolved.

Add the rice cakes, fish cakes, and onions. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Garnish with green onions and a boiled egg.

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade tteokbokki!

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