Description
A delicious and spicy dish made with Korean rice cakes, perfect for those who love bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteokbokki)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Soak the Korean rice cakes in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Add the water to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the soaked rice cakes to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onion and sesame oil.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding sliced fish cakes or cooked chicken to the dish while simmering.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 4g