Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean dish made with rice cakes in a spicy sauce. This recipe features a flavorful broth made from dashi, gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic, creating a comforting and nostalgic experience that connects to Korean heritage.
1: Dissolve 1/2 dashi packet in 2 cups water.
2: Mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, and 1 tbsp sugar; add to broth.
3: Soak tteok (rice cakes) in warm water for 10 minutes.
4: Add tteok to the sauce mixture on the stove, boil for 5 minutes until rice cakes soften and sauce thickens.
5: Finish with sesame seeds, a bit of sesame oil, and green onion.
6: Optional: Add gochugaru for extra spice, fish cakes, onion, and hard-boiled egg.
