How to make Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) - Most Popular Korean Street Food that you MUST TRY!

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.

Soak dried kelp in hot water for about 10 minutes to make kelp broth.

Add tteokbokki rice cakes, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and gochujang to the kelp broth.

Cut fish cake sheets into strips and add them to the mixture (optional).

Mix all the ingredients together.

Cook the mixture for about 10 to 14 minutes, boiling to reduce the sauce.

Optionally, add Korean chili powder for extra spiciness.

Once cooked, add chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and a swirl of sesame oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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