Recipe for Tteokbokki

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Tteokbokki, also known as Ddukbokki, is a popular Korean street food made with chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy gochujang (Korean red chili paste) sauce. Here's a detailed recipe for Tteokbokki:


Ingredients:

For the Rice Cakes (Tteok):

  • 2 cups sweet rice flour (also known as glutinous rice flour)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Tteokbokki Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup or rice syrup
  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes, adjust to your spice preference)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fish cakes, sliced (optional)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Roasted seaweed (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice Cakes (Tteok):

  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, water, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish or a shallow pan.
  • Steam the mixture for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once cooked, let it cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. Make the Tteokbokki Sauce:

  • In a bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup or rice syrup, and gochugaru. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the prepared sauce mixture and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

3. Assemble Tteokbokki:

  • Add the sliced rice cakes (tteok) to the simmering sauce.
  • If using, add fish cakes and hard-boiled eggs.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the rice cakes are fully coated and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

4. Garnish and Serve:

  • Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and roasted seaweed if desired.

5. Enjoy:

  • Serve your homemade Tteokbokki hot and enjoy this flavorful and spicy Korean street food dish!

Feel free to adjust the spice level, sweetness, or add other ingredients based on your preferences. Tteokbokki is traditionally served as a popular street food snack in Korea, and it's a delightful dish to make at home.

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