Addictive Tteokbokki: The Ultimate Easy-to-Follow Recipe
Addictive Tteokbokki: The Ultimate Easy-to-Follow Recipe
Recreate the Iconic Flavor of Korean Snack Bar Tteokbokki at Home
Experience the beloved taste of Korean snack bar tteokbokki with this incredibly simple and detailed recipe. Perfect for beginners, this guide ensures you can effortlessly make a delicious, chewy, and perfectly spiced tteokbokki that will transport you back to your favorite street food memories.
Main Ingredients- 300g Tteokbokki rice cakes (use soft mill tteok or chewy gamja tteok, based on your preference)
- 3 sheets of fish cakes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1.5 stalks of green onion (cut into approximately 5-7cm lengths)
Flavorful Sauce- 4 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes for a smooth spiciness)
- 2 Tbsp coarse gochugaru (for a bolder kick and vibrant color)
- 2 Tbsp white sugar (for foundational sweetness)
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for shine and thickness)
- 1/2 Tbsp beef soup stock powder (for enhanced umami)
- 1/2 Tbsp MSG (optional, a secret to authentic snack bar flavor!)
- A pinch of black pepper (for a fragrant aroma)
- 4 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes for a smooth spiciness)
- 2 Tbsp coarse gochugaru (for a bolder kick and vibrant color)
- 2 Tbsp white sugar (for foundational sweetness)
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for shine and thickness)
- 1/2 Tbsp beef soup stock powder (for enhanced umami)
- 1/2 Tbsp MSG (optional, a secret to authentic snack bar flavor!)
- A pinch of black pepper (for a fragrant aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine 500mL (about 2.5 cups) of water with the tteokbokki rice cakes and all the sauce ingredients: fine gochugaru, coarse gochugaru, sugar, corn syrup, beef stock powder, MSG (if using), and black pepper. Stir gently to dissolve the seasonings in the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Once the sauce begins to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to medium. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cook until the rice cakes are soft and chewy. Add the cut green onions and continue to simmer. The green onions will release their sweetness and aroma, enriching the overall flavor profile.
Step 3
As the sauce starts to thicken, add the cut fish cakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the fish cakes to absorb the delicious sauce. Now is the time to adjust the sauce consistency to your liking. If the sauce is too thin, you can add a little more water or rice water. If it’s too thick, continue simmering for a bit longer. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds on top right before serving.
Step 4
Transfer the beautifully cooked tteokbokki to a serving dish. Garnish with a few fresh green onion slices, or serve alongside accompaniments like boiled eggs or fried seaweed rolls for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy your homemade, authentic snack bar-style tteokbokki!
