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Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) recipe by Safe Plated

Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy and savory gochujang-based sauce. A popular and comforting Korean street food.

30m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesameSHELLFISH-free
350 cal|8g protein|65g carbs|6g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Korean Rice Cakes (Tteok)
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 stalks Scallions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
  2. 2In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rice cakes and sliced onion.
  3. 3Stir in the sauce mixture and cook until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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