This Hot and Spicy Korean Rice Cakes recipe delivers an unforgettable spicy kick paired with the comforting chew of traditional rice cakes, enveloped in a rich sauce. A treasured street food delight brought to your kitchen for an authentic taste of Korea’s culinary magic.
Spicy Korean Rice Cakes Recipe
Ingredients:
- Korean Rice Cakes (Tteok): Fresh rice cakes are ideal, but packaged ones are also fine. Use stick-type rice cakes which can be found in the refrigerated or frozen section of Korean grocery stores. Thaw or rinse as necessary.
- Korean Fish Cakes: Found in sheet form, defrost in hot water and cut into bite-sized pieces. Available in the freezer section of Korean grocery stores. This ingredient is optional and can omit if you prefer just rice cakes.
- Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder): Ensure it’s the fine powder type for this recipe.
- Garlic
- Honey
- Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
- Anchovy Stock or Dashi: For the base of the sauce to enhance flavor. Water is an alternative, but stock will give a more flavorful result. Unsweet chicken stock or a mix of regular chicken stock and water can use as alternatives.
- Green Onion: Optional, for garnish.
Directions:
- Prepare the Rice Cakes: If using refrigerated rice cakes, rinse them in water. For frozen rice cakes, soften them in warm water for about 10 minutes before use.
- Prepare the Fish Cakes: If including fish cakes, defrost in hot water and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, sugar, gochugaru, minced garlic, honey, and gochujang in a pan to create the spicy and umami-rich sauce.
- Cook: In your pan, combine the rice cakes (and fish cakes if using) with the sauce. Add enough stock (anchovy, dashi, or your alternative) to cover the ingredients. Bring to a simmer, allowing the rice cakes to absorb the flavors and become tender and the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the rice cakes are chewy and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Optionally garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Additional Notes:
- This recipe is cherished for its ease of preparation and the comforting, spicy kick it offers. It brings authentic Korean street food vibes right into your kitchen.
- If you’re interested in adding more to the dish, like ramen noodles or more toppings, look into making Rabokki, a variant of Tteokbokki that includes ramen.
Happy cooking, and enjoy the warmth and addictive taste of this Korean comfort food!
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