Creamy and Flavorful Homemade Tteokbokki
How to Make Delicious Cream Tteokbokki at Home
Leverage your leftover rice cakes, cheese, and milk to create a delightful fusion cream tteokbokki that’s perfect for any occasion. The smooth, rich cream sauce combined with chewy rice cakes will bring pure bliss to your palate.
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium Onion
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 300g)
- Bacon (optional, as desired)
- Sausages (optional, as desired)
Cream Sauce Seasoning
- 200ml Milk
- 2 slices Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 200ml Milk
- 2 slices Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the foundational aromatics. Finely mince the onion and garlic. You can also use pre-minced garlic. (If you like, finely chop green onions to add extra flavor.)
Step 2
Rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes lightly in cold water to remove excess starch. Drain them well in a colander. It’s important to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together.
Step 3
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced onion, minced garlic, and green onions (if using). Sauté until fragrant and the onions become translucent, which will enhance their sweetness.
Step 4
Once the onions and garlic are nicely sautéed, carefully pour in 200ml of milk. Keep the heat at a medium-low setting while it simmers.
Step 5
Add a pinch of black pepper to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor. Be mindful not to add too much, as it can become spicy.
Step 6
Now, add the prepared tteokbokki rice cakes to the sauce and stir to coat them evenly. Make sure the rice cakes are well-mixed with the sauce.
Step 7
Place the 2 slices of cheese on top of the rice cakes to enrich the cream sauce. The cheese will melt, making the sauce even richer and smoother.
Step 8
Once the cheese starts melting, reduce the heat to low. Stir continuously and gently for about 5 to 10 minutes to prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. If the rice cakes are too firm, you can add a little more milk.
Step 9
Serve the finished cream tteokbokki in a beautiful bowl. (For an even more satisfying meal, you can add pre-cooked bacon or sausages. However, it’s delicious even without them!)
