Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Spicy Tteokbokki Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound (450g) cylinder-shaped Korean rice cakes (tteok)
2 cups water
4 dried shiitake mushrooms (optional, for flavor)
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup fish cakes (optional), sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 boiled eggs (optional), halved
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Recipe Instructions:

Prepare the Rice Cakes:

Soak the rice cakes in warm water for about 20-30 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.

Make the Broth:

In a pot, combine the water and dried shiitake mushrooms (if using). Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor. Remove the mushrooms and discard them.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference for spiciness and sweetness.

Cook the Tteokbokki:

Add the prepared rice cakes, chopped white parts of green onions, sliced cabbage, and fish cakes (if using) to the pot with the broth.
Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the pot and stir well to coat everything evenly.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add more water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Serve:

Once the tteokbokki is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish with the chopped green parts of the green onions and boiled eggs (if using).
Sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture, if desired.

Enjoy:

Serve the tteokbokki hot as a delicious and comforting snack or meal. It's best enjoyed immediately!

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