Tteok-bokki

Spice up your meal routine with Tteok-bokki, a beloved Korean street food dish that’s bold, satisfying, and packed with vibrant flavors! This recipe features chewy Korean rice cakes bathed in a rich and spicy sauce made from gochujang (Korean red chili paste), gochugaru (chili flakes), and savory soy sauce, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness. Simmered in a flavor-packed broth made with dried kelp, the dish is enhanced with strips of tender fish cakes and fresh green onions, adding layers of texture and taste. Finished with a drizzle of nutty sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this easy yet authentic recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and serves four. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing snack or a comforting meal, Tteok-bokki brings the iconic taste of Korea to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 600 milliliters Water
• 10 grams Dried kelp
• 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 150 grams Fish cakes
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften them if they are hard; drain before using.

Step 2

Chop the green onions into 2-inch pieces and slice the fish cakes into strips.

Step 3

In a large pot, add the water and dried kelp. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to make a broth.

Step 4

Remove the kelp from the broth and discard it.

Step 5

Add the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic to the broth. Stir well to blend the sauce.

Step 6

Add the drained rice cakes to the pot. Let them cook in the sauce on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Add the sliced fish cakes and green onions to the pot. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Drizzle sesame oil over the tteok-bokki and sprinkle sesame seeds on top as garnish before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot either on its own or alongside vegetables and proteins of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1421.5 grams (1421.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1312

Total Fat 33.80g	43%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.60g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 3014mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 215.30g	78%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 27.00g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 23IU	113%
Calcium 204mg	16%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 898mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 64.5%