Korean Street-Style Spicy Tteokbokki with Fish Cakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Chewy rice cakes and tender fish cakes drenched in a spicy, sweet gochujang sauce, emulating Korea’s beloved street snack. This Korean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers tteok (Korean rice cakes), fish cakes, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb tteok (Korean rice cakes)
8 oz, sliced fish cakes
3 cups water
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
3, minced garlic cloves
2, sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2, peeled (optional) hard-boiled eggs

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 1 lb tteok (Korean rice cakes) in warm water for 10 minutes if frozen or hard, then drain.
Step 2: In a large nonstick pan, combine 3 cups water, 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sauce is smooth and fragrant.
Step 3: Add soaked tteok and 8 oz sliced fish cakes to the sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until rice cakes are soft and sauce thickens to coat them.
Step 4: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5: Optionally, halve 2 peeled hard-boiled eggs and add on top before serving for added richness.