Spicy Street-Style Korean Tteokbokki with Fish Cakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Chewy rice cakes simmered in a bold and spicy gochujang sauce with fish cakes, capturing vibrant Korean street food flavors. This Korean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers Korean rice cakes (tteok), fish cakes, sliced, gochujang (Korean chili paste) 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 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: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 cloves minced garlic over medium heat. Stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to simmer.
Step 2: Add 12 oz Korean rice cakes and 6 oz sliced fish cakes to the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens to coat them.
Step 3: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the tteokbokki and stir gently to combine.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.