Tteokbokki | How to make Tteokbokki at Home

gochujang

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes + miso

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Red pepper flakes + miso can mimic the flavor profile of gochujang.

fish cakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while cooked chicken is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option; vegetable oil is less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: none

Poached eggs provide a similar texture without additional cost.

Prepare the sauce by mixing gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.

In a pot, add the korean rice cakes and water, and bring to a boil.

Add the fish cakes and sliced white onion to the pot.

Pour the sauce mixture into the pot and stir well.

Cook until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Garnish with spring onion, sesame seeds, and shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.

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