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Easy Tteokbokki Recipe - Korean Spicy Rice Cakes

Learn how to make authentic Korean tteokbokki at home in just 20 minutes! This spicy rice cake recipe is easy, delicious, and super addicting!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tsp neutral oil
  • 12 oz Korean rice cakes Tubular shape
  • 8 oz fish cakes Rinsed in hot water and chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 8 oz cabbage Chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

FOR THE TTEOKBOKKI SAUCE

  • 1.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice cakes in water while you chop your vegetables. In a small bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce. Mix and set aside.
  • Heat your pan or pot under medium heat and add oil. Saute the cabbage for about 2 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for just a minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add the tteokbokki sauce and saute for just a minute, then add water and mix.
  • Drain the rice cakes and add to the pan, along with the fish cakes. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium low. Let simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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