Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Combine the water, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic

   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.

2. 02

   Add the rice cakes

   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.

   10 min
3. 03

   Stir in the fish cakes and the green onions

   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.

   5 min
4. 04

   Remove from heat

   Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.