Cheesy Tteokbokki with Chewy Rice Cakes
Spicy & Sweet Cheese Tteokbokki Recipe Using Rice Cakes!
A cheese tteokbokki recipe perfect for a kids’ snack. Enjoy the delightful chewiness of rice cakes coated in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, topped with melty cheese.
Main Ingredients
- 500g rice tteokbokki cakes
- 250g fish cakes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 20cm green onion
- 10 slices garlic baguette (optional, adds flavor)
Tteokbokki Sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 2-3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 2-3 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 500g of rice tteokbokki cakes. Rinse them under running water two to three times to remove any excess starch and separate any stuck-together cakes. If they are very stuck, a brief soak in cold water can help.
Step 2
Place the rinsed rice cakes into a pot and add 500ml of cold water. Ensure the water covers the rice cakes sufficiently.
Step 3
Turn the stove to medium heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar first and let it simmer for about 1 minute. This step allows the sugar to coat the rice cakes, making them chewier and giving them a nice sheen.
Step 4
Next, add 2 tablespoons of gochugaru (chili flakes) and a generous tablespoon of gochujang (chili paste). Stir well to dissolve the paste and ensure there are no lumps.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for a savory depth of flavor. Mix all the sauce ingredients together thoroughly.
Step 6
Once the sauce begins to bubble, add the prepared fish cakes (250g). I used fish cakes meant for soup, which had fun shapes, adding an extra element of enjoyment! Let them simmer to absorb the sauce.
Step 7
Add a generous amount of chopped green onion (about 20cm in length). The sweetness and aroma of the green onions will significantly enhance the overall flavor of the tteokbokki.
Step 8
When the sauce starts bubbling again, reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for a considerable time to allow the rice cakes and fish cakes to fully absorb the flavors. Simmering until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency is key for a rich taste.
Step 9
Ladle the tteokbokki with some sauce into serving bowls. Top generously with about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Your delicious cheesy tteokbokki is ready! Serve warm. Enjoying it with crispy garlic baguette slices makes it even more special.
