Spicy Chewy Tteokbokki in 20 Minutes
Sweet, spicy, and chewy rice cakes tossed in gochujang sauce with crispy edges and melted cheese. The TikTok-friendly Korean street food that actually tastes like the real deal in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb frozen rice cakes (tteok)
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks green onion, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add rice cakes and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden and crispy.
- 3
Stir in gochujang, garlic, water, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- 4
Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice cakes are tender and sauce coats them thickly.
- 5
Fold in green onion and remove from heat immediately.
- 6
Divide between bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve while still steaming.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- bowls
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