Classic Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

Name: Classic Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) rice cakes; 2 sheets fish cake (sliced large bite-size strips); 1 (about 100 g) Asian leek or 3 green onions (sliced); 2-1/2 cup (600 ml) water; 2 anchovy stock coins; 3 tbsp (45 g) Korean chili paste (gochujang); 1 tbsp (7 g) Korean fine chili powder (goun-gochugaru) (see note below); 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce; 1-1/2 tbsp (20 g) light brown sugar (or more for your preference); 1-1/2 tsp (4 g) onion powder; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Korean oligo syrup (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This classic tteokbokki is made the real Korean way — chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with fish cakes, leeks, and a hint of umami from savory stock. Bold, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:42:34 GMT