Easy Tteokbokki
About this recipe
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made with chewy rice cakes and a spicy-sweet sauce. This easy version, shared by Haewon, simplifies the process to just four ingredients and can be ready in under 10 minutes. It's perfect for a quick snack or a light meal, and the combination of Gochujang and sugar creates a deliciously addictive flavor.
What makes this recipe stand out is its simplicity and speed. With just a few pantry staples and minimal cooking time, you can whip up a satisfying dish that captures the essence of traditional tteokbokki.
Ingredient notes
- You can find rice cakes and Gochujang at local Korean markets or order them online.
- Optional ingredients for added flavor include fish cakes, veggies, more hot pepper paste, soy sauce, and cheese.
Tips from Haewon’s video
- Make sure to keep stirring the rice cakes as they cook to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If you prefer softer rice cakes, you can cook them longer than the suggested 8 minutes.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this tteokbokki?
- The total time to make this tteokbokki is 10 minutes.
- What should I do if I want softer rice cakes?
- You can cook the rice cakes longer than the suggested 8 minutes for a softer texture.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Haewon: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Turn your burner onto medium heat.
- 2
Add 3/4 cup of water to the pan.
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of Gochujang to the water.
- 4
Stir the mixture and wait until it starts simmering.
- 5
Keep stirring until the Gochujang has dissolved.
- 6
Once the sauce begins to simmer, add 1 cup of rice cakes.
- 7
Set a timer for 8 minutes and continue to stir the rice cakes, ensuring they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- 8
After a couple of minutes, the rice cakes will soften and the sauce will thicken.
- 9
If you want your rice cakes to be softer, you can cook them longer than 8 minutes.
- 10
Once the timer is up, your rice cakes are ready to eat.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Haewon’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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