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Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

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Korea's favourite street food: chewy rice cakes simmered in a fiery, sweet, gochujang-rich sauce until glossy and irresistible. Comfort food with a kick — and one of the cheapest hot meals you'll ever cook.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Servings 3
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.64

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    If using fresh rice cakes, separate them. If frozen, soak in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a wide pan, whisk together the water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy and sugar until smooth.
  3. 3
    Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the rice cakes, garlic and fish cake slices.
  4. 4
    Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce reduces to a glossy, sticky coating and the rice cakes are tender.
  5. 5
    Stir in most of the spring onions. Plate up, top with remaining onion and sesame seeds.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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