Spicy Korean-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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Classic Korean rice cakes stir-fried in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang sauce for a chewy and satisfying street food favorite. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers Korean rice cakes (tteok), fish cake slices, scallions 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 380 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes Korean rice cakes (tteok)
1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces fish cake slices
2, sliced into 1-inch lengths scallions
1 1/2 cups water
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp (for garnish) toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Drain 12 oz Korean rice cakes soaked for 10 minutes. In a large skillet or wok, combine 1 1/2 cups water, 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the drained rice cakes and 1 cup sliced fish cake pieces to the sauce; cook stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes become soft and chewy.
Step 3: Stir in 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame oil; cook for an additional 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.