Tteokbokki, a beloved Korean street food, gets a delightful upgrade with the addition of cheese and savory boiled eggs. Served alongside tangy, spicy kimchi.

Whether you're craving a quick meal or a comforting snack, this cheesy tteokbokki is the perfect option !

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of tteokbokki sauce (available at Asian Spice)
• 200g rice cakes (tteok)
• 2-3 boiled eggs
• A handful of shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese)
• 100g kimchi (for serving)
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water (or broth)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

How to cook? 

Prepare the Ingredients:

• Boil rice cakesfor 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Boil the eggs for 5-6 minutes, peel, and cut them in half.
• Prepare shredded mozzarella cheese (50-100g, depending on preference).
• Have the kimchi ready to serve on the side.

1. Cook Garlic:
   Heat oil and cook the minced garlic until fragrant.

2. Cook the Rice Cakes:

   • Add rice cakes to the pan and pour in the tteokbokki sauce.
   • Add 1/2 cup of water (or broth), stirring well to dissolve the sauce.
   • Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the rice cakes absorb the sauce and become tender.

3. Add Boiled Eggs:

   • Once the rice cakes are cooked, add the boiled eggs to the pan and let them heat through for a few minutes.

4. Add Cheese:

   • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the rice cakes.
   • Cover the pan for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

5. Serve with Kimchi:

   • Plate the tteokbokki and serve it hot with a generous portion of kimchi on the side.
   • Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture.

Enjoy:

This cheesy tteokbokki with boiled eggs, paired with tangy kimchi, creates the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors.