Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

A Korean street food known for its chewy texture and spicy sauce, this tteokbokki recipe doesn't disappoint. This street food is found all over Korea!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons chile paste
• 2 dried anchovies, or more to taste
• 2 Korean fish cakes, sliced
• 1 spring onion, thickly sliced
• 0.5 onion, thickly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and anchovies in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove and discard anchovies. Set anchovy water aside.

Step 2

Combine chile paste, sugar, soy sauce, and corn syrup in a bowl. Set chle paste mixture aside.

Step 3

Add rice cakes, onion, and chile paste mixture to anchovy water. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spring onion and boil 3 minutes more.