Spicy Korean Tteokbokki with Gochujang Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Chewy rice cakes simmered in a fiery and sweet gochujang-based sauce, capturing the essence of Korean street food favorites. This Korean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs tteok (Korean rice cakes), water, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz tteok (Korean rice cakes)
2 cups water
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2, minced garlic cloves
2, sliced green onions
4 oz, sliced fish cakes
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a simmer over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring until the sauce is smooth and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 12 oz tteok and 4 oz sliced fish cakes to the sauce. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens to coat them.
Step 3: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook for another minute to combine flavors.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds on top as garnish. Serve hot for an authentic street snack experience.