{"id":"recipe_3027d7a907","slug":"tteokbokki-spicy-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean street food featuring chewy cylinder-shaped rice cakes simmered in a thick, sweet, and spicy gochujang-based sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g Korean rice cakes (tteok)","name":"Rice cake","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cylinder-shaped","notes":"specifically Korean tteokmyeon or garae-tteok","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g Korean fish cakes (eomuk)","name":"Fish cake","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"thin sheets","notes":"cut into bite-sized triangles or rectangles","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"500ml water or anchovy broth","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"anchovy broth adds more depth","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)","name":"Gochujang","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"paste","notes":"adjust for spice tolerance","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)","name":"Gochugaru","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"fine or coarse","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.9,"usUnit":"oz","form":"granulated","notes":"can substitute with corn syrup for shine","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"Jin soy sauce preferred","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 green onions","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cut into 2-inch lengths","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp sesame seeds","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"toasted","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pan or shallow pot, combine the water (or anchovy broth), gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring to dissolve the paste.","group":"Cooking Sauce","title":"Combine the water, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the rice cakes to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently so the rice cakes don't stick to the bottom. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce has thickened significantly.","group":"Main Cooking","title":"Add the rice cakes","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Main Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the fish cakes and the green onions. Continue to simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the fish cakes are heated through and the sauce is glossy.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the fish cakes and the green onions","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.","group":"Garnish","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"If the rice cakes are frozen or very hard, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of gochugaru to control the heat level.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["shallow pot","wooden spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free","nut_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"A generous snack for two"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rice cakes will harden when cold; it is best enjoyed immediately. If making ahead, keep the sauce and cakes separate until ready to cook."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. When reheating, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.","reheatingNotes":"Microwave or reheat on the stovetop with a little extra water."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3027d7a907%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b317c1d0-a055-45f3-81e7-99bd31113e6e","imageAlt":"Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","chewy","korean street food","rice cakes","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:30:06.860Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:30:06.860Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_72d96930ee","slug":"classic-salted-edamame","title":"Classic Salted Edamame","description":"A quintessential East Asian snack of young soybeans in the pod, boiled to perfection and seasoned with flaky sea salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_72d96930ee%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8dbc9240-2dcf-4a42-af9f-fea6a6fa2d9d","imageAlt":"Classic Salted Edamame — recipe cover","tags":["edamame","soybeans","snack","healthy","high protein","vegan","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_78c5c8b6a2","slug":"hojicha-japanese-roasted-green-tea","title":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, aromatic Japanese roasted green tea with toasted, nutty, and slightly smoky notes. 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