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Discover the Flavors of Korea: Spicy Rice Cakes

Korean street food has gained immense popularity worldwide, and one dish stands out among the rest: spicy rice cakes, or Dukbokki. This beloved snack is a staple among locals and tourists alike, and its irresistible flavors have captured the hearts of many, including mine! 😊

A Delicious Street Food Sensation

In Korea, you can easily find Dukbokki vendors on every street corner, serving steaming hot plates of this mouth-watering dish. The aroma of spicy rice cakes, fish cakes, boiled eggs, and savory chili paste fills the air, making your taste buds tingle with anticipation.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors

So, what makes Dukbokki so special? The combination of chewy rice cakes, succulent fish cakes, and soft-boiled eggs, all seasoned with a spicy kick from the chili paste, creates a flavor profile that’s both bold and harmonious. And the best part? You can adjust the level of spiciness to your liking!

Fusion Variations

In recent years, creative twists on traditional Dukbokki have emerged, offering exciting new flavor combinations. From Royal Court Dukbokki, seasoned with soy sauce, to Cheese Dukbokki and Rabokki, which adds noodles to the mix, there’s a variation to suit every palate.

Easy Recipe to Try at Home

Ready to recreate this Korean street food sensation in the comfort of your own kitchen? With just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes of cooking time, you can indulge in a delicious and authentic Dukbokki experience.

Ingredients:

• 2 serves of rice cakes
• 2 pieces of fish cakes
• 1 spring onion
• ½ onion
• Dried anchovies
• For the sauce:
  • 3 Tbs chili paste
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • 1 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs starch syrup

Instructions:

1. Anchovy Broth: Boil 3 cups of water with dried anchovies for 10 minutes.
2. Prepare Ingredients: Meanwhile, separate rice cakes, cut fish cakes into 2cm strips, and slice onions and spring onions.
3. Make the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add rice cakes, fish cakes, and onions to the anchovy broth, followed by the sauce.
5. Simmer and Serve: Boil for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add spring onions and sesame seeds, and boil down for 3 minutes.

Tips and Variations:

• For frozen rice cakes, simply defrost them in the microwave for 40 seconds.
• Be gentle when boiling rice cakes to prevent them from becoming mushy.
• Experiment with different levels of spiciness and flavor combinations to make Dukbokki your own!