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10-Minute Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

Chewy Korean rice cakes in a fiery gochujang sauce with a touch of sweetness. Ready in under 10 minutes — the ultimate TikTok street-food dinner.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
3g
10-Minute Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk gochujang and sugar together in a small bowl until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Add rice cakes to boiling water and cook 5 minutes, stirring gently once halfway through.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in gochujang mixture. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce is glossy and clings to rice cakes.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into bowls. Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon

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