Ddeokbokki Breakfast

Ddeokbokki Breakfast is a vibrant Korean dish that combines chewy rice cakes with a spicy-sweet sauce, topped with a fried egg and fresh vegetables. This gluten-free breakfast is not only delicious but also energizing, perfect for starting your day on a flavorful note.

Ingredients

• Rice cakes (tteok) - 200 grams
• Fish cake - 100 grams, sliced
• Korean gochujang (red chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 250 milliliters
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Eggs - 2 large
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a pot, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the rice cakes and fish cakes to the pot. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce has thickened.
3. While the ddeokbokki is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry them sunny-side up or to your liking.
4. Once the ddeokbokki is ready, remove it from the heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
5. Serve the ddeokbokki in bowls, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of energy from carbohydrates.
• Contains protein from eggs and fish cakes, which helps in muscle maintenance.

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