How to Make Tteokbokki at Home | Mama Meals

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.

Boil water in a pot for the egg.

Add the egg to the boiling water and boil it.

Change to a larger pot to avoid overflow.

Add cabbage to the boiling water.

Add rice cakes to the pot next.

Wait for the water to boil again before adding ramen noodles.

Add ramen noodles to the pot and wait for them to loosen up.

Cut fish cakes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot.

Add dumplings to the pot.

Add a little bit of sugar to the pot.

Add ramen powder (referred to as magic powder) to the pot.

Cut the boiled egg in half and place it on top of the dish to reheat.

Plate the tteokbokki and sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top.

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