Spicy and Sweet Basic Tteokbokki
Easy and Delicious Tteokbokki Recipe for Beginners
Today, let’s make a classic, irresistible Tteokbokki at home! This recipe uses simple ingredients to bring out that perfect spicy and sweet flavor.
Basic Tteokbokki Ingredients- 2-3 cups Tteokbokki rice cakes (use soft rice cakes or ‘mil-tteok’)
- 1 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the tteokbokki rice cakes under cold water. For a chewier texture, it’s even better to briefly blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. (If the rice cakes are very hard, soak them in cold water for about 10 minutes.)
Step 2
Use the same water you used to blanch the rice cakes, or add about 1.5 to 2 cups of fresh water to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the pot for sweetness. Sugar is a key element for the sweet taste of tteokbokki, so be sure to adjust the amount carefully.
Step 3
Now, add 1/2 tablespoon of Gochujang for that spicy kick. Whisk the Gochujang well to ensure it dissolves smoothly, then turn the heat to medium-low and start simmering. It’s important to stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to enhance the savory depth. Soy sauce plays a crucial role in making the overall flavor of the tteokbokki rich and satisfying.
Step 5
Once the tteokbokki sauce begins to bubble and the rice cakes start absorbing the flavors, add the sliced green onions. The refreshing aroma of the green onions will blend beautifully with the tteokbokki, making it even more delicious. Continue to simmer until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6
Oh no, did the rice cakes get a bit too soft? That’s okay! The comforting taste of homemade tteokbokki is part of its charm. Transfer the finished tteokbokki to a serving dish, and voilà – your delicious, spicy, and sweet tteokbokki is ready! It’s best enjoyed right away while warm.
