Nostalgic “Kukdae” Tteokbokki: Chewy Rice Cake Stir-fry
Nostalgic “Kukdae” Tteokbokki: Chewy Rice Cake Stir-fry
How to Make “Kukdae Tteokbokki” with Chewy Rice Cakes
For those who love the chewy texture of rice cakes, this recipe is for you! Tteokbokki is best with rice cakes made from flour. This is a wonderfully simple yet famous recipe that yields a deep, rich flavor the longer it simmers. Get ready for a taste of “Kukdae Tteokbokki”!
Ingredients- Rice cakes (tteokbokki-style) 500g
- Fish cakes 2 sheets
- Green onion 1 stalk
- Anchovy broth (or water + fish sauce)
- Boiled eggs 2-3
Sauce- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 Tbsp
- Sugar 6 Tbsp
- Mashed onion 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 3 Tbsp
- Sugar 6 Tbsp
- Mashed onion 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The secret to “Kukdae Tteokbokki” is the chewy rice cakes! Prepare 500g of rice cakes specifically for tteokbokki. If they are stuck together, a quick rinse under running water should help separate them.
Step 2
Now, prepare the pot for simmering. Pour in about 4 cups (approximately 800ml) of anchovy broth. If you don’t have ingredients to make broth, you can use 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce for seasoning. Add all the sauce ingredients: 2 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 6 Tbsp sugar, and 2 Tbsp mashed onion. Stir well to dissolve the paste. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the prepared rice cakes and fish cakes. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmering for a while is key to allowing the flavors to meld and penetrate the rice cakes and fish cakes.
Step 3
As the tteokbokki thickens and the sauce becomes slightly reduced, it’s time for the final touches. Add 2-3 pre-boiled eggs and 1 stalk of green onion, chopped into bite-sized pieces. Let it simmer for another moment, and your “Kukdae Tteokbokki” is complete!
Step 4
This recipe is simple yet incredibly delicious. Chewy rice cakes truly make the best tteokbokki! Enjoy it while it’s warm.
