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rice cakes with melted cheese in black pan

The Best Spicy Cheesy Tteokbokki Recipe (치즈떡볶이)

Hanelore Dumitrache
Extra gooey, spicy and delicious cheesy tteokbokki that tastes just like food markets in South Korea! Easy to make at home in only a few minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 18 ounces Korean rice cakes fresh or frozen
  • 4 large Korean fish cakes sliced (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ medium onion
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 bell pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Sauce

  • 1 tablet Korean soup stock
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish:

Instructions
 

  • If using frozen rice cakes, soak them in warm water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix well to form a smooth sauce.
  • In a large skillet or pan, bring the dashi or soup stock to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the softened rice cakes and fish cakes (if using) to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drizzle sesame oil over the top. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Add halved hard-boiled eggs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1532IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 1mg
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