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Tteokbokki (Dukbokki)

Spicy Tteokbokki Dukbokki - Comforting Korean Rice Cakes

This Spicy Tteokbokki recipe features chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy sauce, making it the ultimate comfort dish. Perfect for cravings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cups anchovy stock or water use vegetable broth for vegan
  • 1 piece dried kelp remove after simmering
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean red chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Rice Cakes
  • 14 ounces tteokbokki Korean rice cakes, frozen or fresh
  • 8 ounces Korean fish cakes swap for fried tofu to keep it vegan
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil non-negotiable for flavor
  • 1 bunch scallions chives work as a substitute
  • sesame seeds optional but recommended

Equipment

  • medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tteokbokki (Dukbokki)
  1. In a medium pot, combine 4 cups of anchovy stock (or water) and a piece of dried kelp. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes and remove kelp.
  2. Stir in 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar and bring back to a boil.
  3. Add 14 ounces of tteokbokki and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring until they are soft.
  4. Mix in 8 ounces of Korean fish cakes and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Fresh tteokbokki rice cakes provide the best texture. Adjust spice level by starting with less gochugaru. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and serve immediately for best taste.

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