Description
This Easy Tteokbokki recipe brings the spicy, chewy delight of Korean rice cakes right to your kitchen. Made with soft tteok simmered in a flavorful sauce of gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness, this dish is a perfect balance of heat and comfort. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional hard-boiled eggs, it’s a vibrant, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound tteok (rice cakes)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 hard-boiled egg, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the spicy sauce: In a large pot, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat to fully dissolve the ingredients and develop flavors.
- Add the rice cakes: Once boiling, add the rice cakes to the pot, stirring well to coat them thoroughly with the spicy sauce, ensuring even flavor absorption.
- Simmer until tender: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow the sauce to thicken while the rice cakes become soft and chewy.
- Add green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute, adding fresh aromatics and crunch to the dish.
- Serve hot: Transfer the tteokbokki to a serving dish and top with halved hard-boiled eggs if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of gochujang or gochugaru according to your taste.
- If fresh tteok is not available, soak frozen rice cakes in warm water before cooking to soften them.
- Hard-boiled eggs are optional but add protein and a creamy texture that complements the spicy sauce.
- Stir frequently during simmering to prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the pot.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the soy sauce used is not fermented with fish or animal products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Tteokbokki, Korean rice cakes, spicy Korean food, gochujang recipe, Korean street food, easy Korean recipe, rice cake dish
