Description
Tteokbokki with Cheese is a spicy, savory, and indulgent Korean street food dish featuring chewy rice cakes simmered in a fiery gochujang sauce, then topped with melty, gooey cheese. This fusion twist adds richness to the bold flavors of traditional Tteokbokki, creating a comfort food favorite that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
1 cup Korean rice cakes (tteok)
Fish cakes (optional, sliced)
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional for extra spice)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 cup water or anchovy broth
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 boiled egg (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Soak refrigerated or frozen tteok in warm water for 10–20 minutes if needed to soften.
- In a pan or wide pot, combine water or anchovy broth, gochujang, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Stir to mix.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the softened rice cakes and fish cakes (if using) and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are soft and chewy.
- Reduce heat to low, sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, cover the pan, and let sit for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Add boiled egg halves if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Extra Spicy: Add more gochugaru or a dash of hot sauce for added heat.
- Creamy Version: Stir in a bit of heavy cream or milk before adding the cheese for a richer sauce.
- Vegetarian: Omit the fish cakes and use vegetable broth instead of anchovy broth.
- Ramen Combo: Add a pack of instant ramen noodles near the end for an even heartier meal.
- Seafood Style: Add shrimp, mussels, or squid for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Korean, Street Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
