Tteokbokki - Spicy Rice Cakes Stir-Fried with Vegetables and Fish Cakes Recipe

If you're looking for a delicious and spicy Korean dish, Tteokbokki is the perfect choice! Made with chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, and a spicy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Follow this easy recipe to create this flavorful dish at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of Korean rice cakes
• 10-12 fish cakes
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice cakes in cold water for about 30 minutes to soften them.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar to make the sauce.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the carrots and fish cakes to the pan and stir-fry for another few minutes until the fish cakes are slightly browned.
6. Add the sauce to the pan and stir-fry for a minute until everything is coated evenly with the sauce.
7. Add the rice cakes and water to the pan and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
9. Add the green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips:

• If you don't have gochujang, you can substitute it with red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
• If you prefer a less spicy version, you can reduce the amount of gochujang or omit it altogether.
• You can add other vegetables to the dish, such as mushrooms or bell peppers, to make it more colorful and nutritious.