Tteokbokki: 떡볶이 (Korean Spicy Rice Cake) | Easy Tteokbokki recipe | Korean Street Food | 韩国料理

gochujang

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

fish cakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a good vegetarian option, while chicken is a more affordable protein.

Soak rice cakes in warm water for 30 minutes to soften.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sliced onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in sliced carrot and cabbage; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add softened rice cakes to the skillet; mix well with the vegetables.

In a small bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and water; stir until smooth.

Pour the sauce over the rice cake mixture; stir to coat evenly.

Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add fish cakes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Stir in sliced green onions and sesame oil; mix well.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and black pepper before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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