how to make 떡볶이"Tteokbokki" recipe

To make 떡볶이 (Tteokbokki), a popular Korean spicy rice cake dish, follow these steps:

Ingredients:

 

 

• 250g of 떡 (rice cakes)
• 150g of fish cake (optional)
• 1 cup of cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3-4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 3 cups of water
• Sesame seeds and roasted seaweed flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice cakes in cold water for about 30 minutes to soften them. If you're using frozen rice cakes, thaw them before cooking.
2. In a large pan or a wok, combine water, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Stir well to mix the sauce ingredients together.
3. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat.
4. Add the rice cakes to the boiling sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the rice cakes become soft and chewy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. If using fish cake, slice it into thin pieces and add it to the pan along with the cabbage and green onions. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more gochujang for spiciness or more sugar for sweetness.
7. Once everything is cooked and well combined, remove from heat.
8. Serve 떡볶이 in bowls, garnished with sesame seeds and roasted seaweed flakes if desired.

떡볶이 is typically enjoyed as a street food or a popular snack in Korea. It's spicy and savory, and you can adjust the level of spiciness according to your taste. Enjoy