Spicy Street Tteokbokki in 20 Minutes
Chewy Korean rice cakes coated in a fiery gochujang glaze with garlic, honey, and a touch of soy—the viral TikTok street snack you can make at home. Crispy edges, spicy sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
Step 3
Whisk in gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and water; stir until smooth, no lumps.
Step 4
Add frozen tteokbokki directly to the sauce. Stir often over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook until rice cakes are chewy and tender, sauce coats them and darkens slightly, about 8 minutes.
Step 6
Pour into a bowl, top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions if you like. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10-inch minimum)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- small whisk
- bowl for serving
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