Cheese Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cake)
Cheese Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food dish that features chewy rice cakes smothered in a spicy and savory sauce. This version adds the delightful creaminess of melted cheese, taking the dish to another level. It's a comforting and satisfying meal for one person, perfect for those craving a spicy and cheesy treat.
Ingredients
- 100 grams of tteokbokki rice cakes
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced cabbage
- 3 slices of processed cheese
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the cabbage becomes slightly tender.
- Add the tteokbokki rice cakes to the pan along with gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the rice cakes are cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the rice cakes are cooked, turn off the heat and place the slices of processed cheese on top of the rice cakes. Cover the pan with a lid and let the residual heat melt the cheese for a few minutes.
- Remove the lid and gently stir to incorporate the melted cheese into the sauce.
- Transfer the Cheese Tteokbokki to a serving bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for garnish if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of spicy rice cakes and melted cheese.
Note
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less gochujang according to your preference.
- Feel free to add other ingredients such as fish cakes, boiled eggs, or vegetables of your choice to customize the dish.
- Tteokbokki rice cakes are available in Asian grocery stores or can be made at home.
- Be cautious when handling the hot pan and melted cheese to avoid burns.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.