Korean Tteokbokki Recipe

Korean Tteokbokki Recipe

Korean Tteokbokki is a spicy and sweet rice cake dish with chewy texture and rich flavor.

This easy homemade version by EonamSeonsaeng (Ryu Soo-young) recreates that addictive Korean street food

taste with simple ingredients.

1. Introduction to Korean Tteokbokki

Korean Tteokbokki is one of Korea’s most loved street foods.

Known for its spicy, sweet, and savory sauce, it features chewy rice cakes (tteok), fish cakes,

and green onions simmered in a gochujang-based sauce. Actor Ryu Soo-young, nicknamed “EonamSeonsaeng,”

shared his unique version of Korean Tteokbokki, which has gone viral for being easy, flavorful, and restaurant-quality.

This blog will walk you through how to make his signature Korean Tteokbokki at home, even if you’re new to

Korean cooking.

1-1. Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Main Ingredients

500g Korean rice cakes (tteok, either rice-based or wheat-based)
4 sheets flat fish cake (eomuk)
1 stalk green onion

For the broth

600ml water
1 tbsp sugar
1/3 tbsp coarse salt
1/2 tbsp minced garlic

For the sauce

4 tbsp Korean red chili flakes (gochugaru)
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cooking oil
Black pepper to taste

Optional

Boiled egg (for topping)

1-2. Cooking Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the ingredients

Rinse the tteok (rice cakes) under cold water and drain. Cut the fish cakes into triangles. Slice the green onion into

large chunks.

Step 2. Make the base broth

In a pot, layer green onion on the bottom, then add the fish cakes on top. Pour in 600ml water. Add 1 tbsp sugar,

1/3 tbsp coarse salt, and 1/2 tbsp minced garlic. Bring to a boil on high heat for 2 minutes.

Step 3. Add rice cakes & simmer

Add the rice cakes to the pot, cover, and let boil for another 1–2 minutes.

Then, reduce to low heat and stir in all the sauce ingredients. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens

and coats the ingredients well.

Step 4. Optional finishing touch

Add a boiled egg on top for extra richness. Stir gently and serve hot.

1-3. Key Tips for Authentic Flavor

Add cooking oil to the sauce — this mimics the glossy, dense sauce you’d find at a Korean tteokbokki restaurant.
Use oyster sauce for added umami depth.
Generous black pepper enhances the overall flavor profile.
Let the sauce thicken naturally at the end — this improves texture and helps the flavor stick to the rice cakes and fish cakes.

1-4. Final Thoughts

This Korean Tteokbokki recipe by EonamSeonsaeng is perfect for beginners and delivers satisfying flavor

with minimal effort.

Whether you’re craving a taste of Korea or introducing Korean food to your friends, this dish will not disappoint.

Want more authentic Korean recipes like this? Stay tuned for more dishes from Korean stars and their home kitchens!

2. Tips & Important Notes

▶ Adjust the Sauce Amount

Do not add all of the sauce at once. For 500g of rice cakes (tteok), use about 1 tablespoon of sauce.

For 250g of rice cakes, use about 0.5 tablespoon. You can reserve the remaining sauce and add it later to adjust

the flavor to your preference.

▶ Adjust Spice Level for Kids

If you are cooking for children or prefer a milder taste, be sure to adjust the amount of chili flakes (gochugaru)

and chili paste (gochujang). Feel free to reduce the quantity to make it more kid-friendly.

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