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Good Seoul Topokki Original – South Korea — Instant Noodle Recipe Time — EP 2683

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Topokki

Cultural Context

Originating from street food vendors in Korea, Topokki is a beloved comfort food made with chewy rice cakes and a spicy-sweet sauce. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack, it's often served at festivals and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with different ingredients and spice levels catering to diverse palates, making it a favorite not just in Korea but around the world.

KoreanKRmain
45 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
8 oz rice cakes
3 tablespoons gochujang
6 oz fish cakes
2 cups cabbage, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Prepare instant noodles by microwaving with hot water for 90 seconds.

2

Cut hard-boiled eggs in half.

3

Sprinkle sesame seeds and crushed red pepper over the noodles.

4

Garnish with chopped scallions and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large panspatulameasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutenseafood

Also Known As

TteokbokkiSpicy Rice Cakes
Local Name: 떡볶이

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