Perfectly Spicy Tteokbokki
How to Make Delicious Spicy Tteokbokki Just Like in a Restaurant
Today, we’re making Tteokbokki, a beloved Korean snack that’s especially popular among women! This recipe will guide you through creating a truly satisfying and flavorful Tteokbokki right in your own kitchen. I’ll share my carefully crafted golden ratio sauce and foolproof tips to ensure success, even for beginners. Get ready to enjoy a delightful meal with this glossy, spicy, and sweet Tteokbokki!
Main Ingredients- 4 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
- 500g tteokbokki rice cakes
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 1/3 pack of instant ramen noodles
Spicy Sauce- 3 Tbsp hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper powder (gochugaru)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp corn syrup (oligosaccharide)
- 5 cups water (using a paper cup as a standard measure)
- 3 Tbsp hot pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper powder (gochugaru)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp corn syrup (oligosaccharide)
- 5 cups water (using a paper cup as a standard measure)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your tteokbokki. Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces and wash the green onion thoroughly before slicing it diagonally. Also, have about 1/3 of a ramen noodle pack ready. (Tip: Rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes in cold water to prevent them from sticking together.)
Step 2
Take one stalk of green onion, wash it well under running water to remove any dirt or debris, and then slice it diagonally into pieces about 2-3 cm long. Slicing it this way will make it tender and add sweetness as the tteokbokki cooks.
Step 3
Prepare 4 sheets of square fish cake and cut them into 2-3 pieces, similar in size to the tteokbokki rice cakes. Be careful not to cut them too small, as they might break apart in the sauce; aim for a moderate size.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the spicy and sweet sauce that defines the flavor of tteokbokki! In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of hot pepper paste, 1 tablespoon of red pepper powder, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 4 tablespoons of corn syrup for shine and sweetness. Mix everything together well. (Tip: If you like it spicier, you can increase the amount of red pepper powder or add finely chopped chili peppers.)
Step 5
In a wide pot, pour 5 cups of water (measured with a paper cup) and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water is vigorously boiling, add all the prepared tteokbokki sauce and stir to dissolve it evenly. The sauce will develop its wonderful aroma as it boils!
Step 6
When the sauce-infused broth starts to bubble again, add all 500g of the prepared tteokbokki rice cakes. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 7
After boiling for about 3 minutes with the rice cakes, once they begin to soften, add the prepared fish cakes. Continue to cook them together with the rice cakes, allowing them to simmer and absorb the sauce.
Step 8
Simmer gently until the tteokbokki rice cakes are soft and the sauce has well coated them. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. The sauce will begin to thicken and become more concentrated.
Step 9
Once the rice cakes and fish cakes are sufficiently cooked, add the 1/3 pack of ramen noodles. You can add a little more water if the sauce is too thick for the noodles to cook, or cook them directly if the sauce is still plentiful.
Step 10
When the ramen is fully cooked, just before turning off the heat, add the pre-sliced green onions and give it a quick stir. The fresh aroma of the green onions will further enhance the overall flavor of the tteokbokki. Your delicious spicy tteokbokki is now complete! Enjoy it while it’s hot!
