Gungjung Tteokbokki (궁중떡볶이) | Korean Royal Court Rice Cake | Soy Sauce Tteokbokki

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based alternative that reduces cost and calories.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and can be cheaper depending on the brand.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Cover rice cakes in warm water and set aside, chop onions, pepper, and carrots thinly, chop mushrooms.

Mix in sauce ingredients then mix beef and mushrooms into the sauce.

Pan on medium heat, add in beef, mushroom, sauce mixture and cook until beef is almost fully cooked.

Add in vegetables, rice cakes, and 1 tbs of water then mix together.

Cook until rice cakes are soft and chewy.

Garnish with sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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