
Spicy Squid Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki might be a bit hard to pronounce, but once you try them, you won’t stop thinking about this one-biters! Close your eyes and picture bite-sized rice cakes, stir-fried with a spicy, delicious, red-hued sauce. Chewy, sweet and savory, it comes as no surprise that these cylinder-shaped rice cakes are among Korea’s most famous appetizers.

So Savory
It all starts with a pack of tteokbokki rice cakes, which we’ll boil in a sea-scented anchovy broth. After that, we will combine our tender rice cakes with green cabbage, a few scallions to give color, and a sheet of the flavorful fish cake, eomuk. Then there’s a splash of soy sauce, a tablespoon of aromatic garlic and the lovely gochujang spicy paste, your new favorite seasoning. Trust us; the combination will swoon you off your feet!

Exoticness At It's Finest
The best part? The rivetingly exciting meal kit is ready in thirty minutes, and your loved ones will wipe the plate clean in less than that. If you enjoy layered, spicy dishes, if you want a solid rendition of this Korean dish, or if you’re craving something new and stimulating, look no more — you’ll love tteokbokki.


Nutritional Values
- Fat: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 39g
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Fun Facts
- One of the most popular dishes from Korea, it may surprise some that there is more than just one type of kimchi. So many varieties, so much deliciousness and so much fun to make!
- Rice has always been fundamental in Korean cooking and Korean life in general since it’s cultivation. The value of rice became so high that it was once used as currency and to pay taxes during the Three Kingdoms Period (it is called Three Kingdoms Period, but there was actually four) in Silla.
- Korea is one of the world’s largest consumers of garlic.
What You'll Need
- Cooking Oil
- Large sized bowl
- Skillet
- Grill or flat pan
Utensils
- Medium sized bowl
- Large sized bowl
- Skillet
- Grill or flat pan