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Tteokbokki Gratin

A fusion twist on classic Korean street food: chewy rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce, baked under a blanket of melted cheese with a soft egg and crunchy potato chips on top.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
18g
Tteokbokki Gratin
ComfortIndulgentKoreanEggCheeseChewyCrispyCreamy

Ingredients

  • 500 g rice cakes
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup potato chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes if they are hard; drain.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, and water to make a smooth sauce.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

  4. 4

    In an oven-safe skillet, combine rice cakes and sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make a small well in the center and crack the egg into it.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

  7. 7

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and egg is set but yolk still soft.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven, crush potato chips over the top, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

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