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Cheese Tteokbokki Recipe

Cheese Tteokbokki Recipe
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5.3 from 13 reviews

Cheese Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food featuring chewy rice cakes cooked in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang-based sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a creamy, indulgent twist. This comforting dish perfectly balances spicy and cheesy flavors, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for added texture and aroma.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz Korean rice cakes
  • 2 cups dashi or Korean soup stock
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp corn syrup or additional granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Garnishes

  • Finely chopped scallions (green onions)
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Soften Rice Cakes: If using frozen rice cakes, submerge them in warm water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Skip this step if using fresh rice cakes.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together gochujang, gochugaru, granulated sugar, corn syrup (or extra sugar), soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
  3. Cook Rice Cakes: Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dashi or Korean soup stock and rice cakes. Bring the stock to a boil.
  4. Add Sauce and Thicken: Stir the prepared sauce into the boiling stock with rice cakes until fully incorporated. Continue boiling and stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Add Cheese: Push the rice cakes to the center of the pan to create space, then evenly spread grated mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  6. Garnish and Finish: Turn off the heat and drizzle additional sesame oil over the dish. Sprinkle with finely chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
  7. Serve: Serve hot immediately while the cheese is melted and stretchy, enjoying the perfect balance of spicy sauce and creamy cheese.

Notes

  • For a milder dish, reduce the amount of gochujang and gochugaru used in the sauce.
  • Fresh rice cakes are preferred for best texture, but frozen can be used if softened properly.
  • If dashi or Korean soup stock is unavailable, vegetable or chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
  • Adjust cheese amount based on your preference for cheesiness.
  • Ensure to serve immediately as the cheese hardens once cooled.
  • This dish can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth and ensuring the sauce ingredients contain no fish products.

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Keywords: Cheese Tteokbokki, Korean rice cakes, spicy Korean dish, gochujang recipe, melted mozzarella, Korean street food

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