How to Make Spicy, Chewy Korean Tteokbokki at Home — Easy, Hearty, and Sugar-Free
2025/06/17

ADVERTISEMENT

Tteokbokki is the ultimate Korean comfort food—soft and chewy rice cakes simmered in a bold, spicy-sweet sauce.

ADVERTISEMENT

Perfect for a quick snack or a cozy dinner.

To make it, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 2 tbsp honey or rice syrup, and 2 cloves of minced garlic to create the sauce. In a pan, bring 3 cups of anchovy stock (or water) to a boil. Add 450g rice cakes and the sauce, stir well, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add 2–3 sheets of chopped fish cake and simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are glossy. Garnish with green onions if you like.

Sweet, spicy, and extra chewy—this is a dish you’ll want to make again and again. Try it at home, and check out the full step-by-step video below for extra guidance!

Video is loading, please wait

ADVERTISEMENT

Spicy Korean Enoki Mushrooms with Garlic – A Flavor Bomb in 15 Minutes
2025/06/30
How to Make Korean Pork Kimchi Jjim at Home — Slow-Cooked and Flavor-Packed
2025/06/30
How to Make Korean Mala Rose Tteokbokki at Home— Creamy, Spicy, and Seriously Addictive
2025/06/26
How to Make Korean Hell Egg — A Spicy, Saucy Party Dish with Soft Eggs and Toast
2025/06/26
How to Make Mu Jorim — Spicy Korean Braised Radish That’ll Steal Your Rice
2025/06/26
Must-try Korean Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu-Jorim) Recipe— Bold, Savory, and Packed with Flavor
2025/06/26
How to Make Korean Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Chicken (Dakgalbi) at Home — Tender Chicken, Bold Sauce, and Gooey Mozzarella
2025/06/26
How to Make Korean Spicy Braised Chicken with Potatoes and Perilla — Rich, Spicy, and Tastes Like Home
2025/06/24
How to Make Korean Spicy Chicken Stew (Dakbokkeumtang) at Home — Tender, Flavorful, and One-Pot Easy
2025/06/24
Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes) Recipe — The Ultimate Korean Street Food You Can Make in One Pan
2025/06/23
The Easiest Korean Spicy Chicken Stew: Anyone Can Make This With No Fail!
2025/06/20
Make Spicy Korean Braised Seafood (Haemul-jjim) at Home — Aromatic, Tender, and Loaded with Heat
2025/06/19
The Secret to Restaurant-Quality Korean Kimchi Jjigae at Home? Cook Along With Me and Let's Make the Perfect Bowl of Bubbly, Spicy, and Irresistible Korean Classic!
2025/06/19
How to Make Spicy Korean Cod Fillet (Daegusal-jorim) at Home — Tender, Saucy, and Full of Flavor
2025/06/19
How to Make Spicy Korean Braised Beltfish (Galchi-jorim) at Home — Tender, Saucy, and Good with Rice
2025/06/18
How to Make Korean Beef Jangjorim at Home — Tender, Savory, and Perfect with Rice
2025/06/18
How to Make Korean Braised Kimchi With Pork Belly (Kimchi Jjim) at Home — Rich Flavor, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork
2025/06/17
Fancy-Looking Korean Tornado Omelette in Under 30 Minutes? Yes, Please. Full video in the comments below 👇👇
2025/06/30
How to Make Authentic Korean Jjajangmyeon at Home—Better Than Takeout! Full video in the comments below 👇👇
2025/06/30
Is Depression & Anxiety The New Normal in Action Sports? An Athlete Speaks Out
2025/07/07