90% Sync Ratio! Dongdaemun Yeopgi Tteokbokki Homemade Recipe
Melt Your Stress Away! Secret Sauce Recipe for Dongdaemun Yeopgi Tteokbokki at Home
Enjoy the addictive spicy and sweet flavor of Yeopgi Tteokbokki right in your own kitchen! If you’ve hesitated to make it at home because the store-bought portions are too large for one person, this recipe is for you. It achieves a 90% flavor match with the original and is perfect for a single serving. Get ready for a taste that rivals your favorite takeout!
Tteokbokki Ingredients
- 30 rice cakes (tteok) (use rice or wheat tteok, as preferred)
- 3 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
- 8 mini sausages (Vienna sausages)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (generous amount, to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the ingredients for our tteokbokki! Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm wide and long. For the mini sausages, make cross-shaped slits on them. This will make them look more appealing as they cook and expand.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to make the special sauce that defines Yeopgi Tteokbokki! In a pot, combine 4 cups of water. Add 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1.5 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp Dasida for that extra savory kick. Whisk everything together thoroughly until no lumps remain. Bring this mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Once the sauce is boiling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium. Now, add the rice cakes, the cut fish cakes, and the scored sausages to the pot. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together.
Step 4
It’s time to add that signature intense spiciness characteristic of Yeopgi Tteokbokki! Stir in 1 Tbsp of Capsaicin sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to distribute the heat evenly. Adjust the amount of Capsaicin sauce according to your preference, but we recommend starting with a smaller amount and tasting as you go to find your perfect level of fiery deliciousness!
Step 5
Now, let the tteokbokki simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes rich and coating. Cook over medium-low heat, allowing the flavors to meld and penetrate the rice cakes and other ingredients. Stirring frequently is key to prevent sticking and ensure an even cook.
Step 6
Finally, if you love cheese, generously top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the pot and let the cheese melt from the residual heat, or turn off the heat and let it melt. This will create a wonderfully creamy and indulgent finish. Enjoy your delicious homemade spicy and sweet Yeopgi Tteokbokki!
