Nostalgic Flavor! Super Simple Old-Fashioned Tteokbokki Recipe
Nostalgic Flavor! Super Simple Old-Fashioned Tteokbokki Recipe
A Taste of School Days: Easy Old-Fashioned Tteokbokki Anyone Can Make
Introducing tteokbokki, the beloved Korean snack perfect for a quick bite when you’re feeling peckish. Rekindle the memories of enjoying tteokbokki with friends during your school days with this recipe that’s always satisfying and never gets old.
Tteokbokki Ingredients- 2 servings of Tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 300g)
- 2 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- A dash of sesame oil (for finishing)
Delicious Sauce- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 3 cups kelp stock (approx. 600ml)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 3 cups kelp stock (approx. 600ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes under water to prepare them. If the cakes are stuck together, gently separate them for easier cooking. Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm square.
Step 2
In a pot, add a piece of kelp (about 5×5 cm) and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the kelp and add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the stock to enhance its savory flavor.
Step 3
To the prepared kelp stock, add 2 tablespoons of gochujang and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup. Whisk well to dissolve any lumps. Properly mixing the sauce ensures a clean and delicious tteokbokki broth.
Step 4
Add all the cut fish cakes and tteokbokki rice cakes to the pot. Make sure the rice cakes and fish cakes are submerged in the sauce.
Step 5
After adding the ingredients, gently stir once to combine everything evenly. Then, cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Cook until the rice cakes are soft and have absorbed the flavors well.
Step 6
After about 10 minutes of simmering, the sauce will thicken and the rice cakes and fish cakes will be coated in a delicious glaze. You can adjust the cooking time to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
Step 7
Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil for an added nutty aroma and delicious finish. Serve your glossy, appetizing tteokbokki in a bowl and enjoy!
