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Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) with Fish Cake Substitute recipe by Safe Plated

Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) with Fish Cake Substitute

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy and savory gochujang sauce. Uses sliced tofu instead of fish cake to avoid shellfish.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains soySHELLFISH-free
380 cal|15g protein|65g carbs|8g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Korean rice cakes (tteok)
  • 1 block Sliced tofu
  • 1/2 cup Onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 3 cups Water

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, combine water, gochujang, gochugaru, tamari, sugar, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2Add rice cakes, sliced onion, and tofu. Simmer until the rice cakes are soft and chewy and the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. 3Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Substitutions

Fish cake → Sliced tofu(avoids Shellfish)

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