Teokbokki

Discover the irresistible flavor of Teokbokki, a beloved Korean street food dish that combines the chewy goodness of rice cakes with a bold, umami-packed sauce. This quick and easy recipe features softening Korean rice cakes and tender fish cakes simmered in a fiery blend of gochujang (Korean red chili paste), gochugaru (chili flakes), soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness. The vibrant sauce clings to every bite, delivering a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Garnished with fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this one-pan dish is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, Teokbokki makes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or even a main dish when paired with steamed rice or veggies.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Korean rice cakes
• 200 grams Fish cakes
• 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Water
• 2 Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Soak the Korean rice cakes in warm water for about 10 minutes if they are hard. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized triangles or rectangles.

Step 3

In a large pan or skillet, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and water. Stir until well mixed.

Step 4

Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium heat.

Step 5

Add the soaked rice cakes to the sauce. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes have softened and absorbed flavor.

Step 6

Add the fish cakes and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

If the sauce reduces too much and becomes too thick, add a little more water to loosen it to desired consistency.

Step 8

Once the rice cakes and fish cakes are cooked through and the sauce is thickened, remove from heat.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your spicy and sweet teokbokki!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1503.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1868.7

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 3281.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 49.5g
Protein 61.8g	0%

Vitamin D 30IU	0%
Calcium 343.0mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1616.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.0%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 73.1%