Tteokbokki with Fish Cake

Tteokbokki with Fish Cake is a delightful Korean street food that combines chewy rice cakes with savory fish cakes in a spicy gochujang sauce, making it a perfect protein-packed appetizer. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, bringing the authentic taste of Korea to your table.

Ingredients

• Rice cakes (tteok) - 200 grams
• Fish cake (eomuk) - 150 grams, sliced
• Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Water - 500 ml
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. In a pot, combine 500 ml of water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well to create the sauce.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add rice cakes to the boiling sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Add the sliced fish cakes and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the rice cakes are tender and the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil, cooking for an additional minute.
6. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein due to the inclusion of fish cake.
• Contains beneficial spices like garlic and sesame oil, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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