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Tteokbokki with galbi, Korean rice cakes with spicy sauce, egg, and kimchi
Korean rice cakes with spicy sauce and beef

Royal Tteokbokki with Beef Short Ribs (Galbi)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
This dish is the Korean equivalent of 'surf & turf', where humble rice cake meets noble beef (galbi). The fermented, deep flavor of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and beef fat together create an incredibly rich 'umami bomb'. This is not a light snack, but a substantial main course where every bite reveals smoky, sweet, and spicy notes.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Wok or skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak rice cakes in warm water. Cut meat into bite-sized, thin strips. Boil eggs hard.

Tip: Thin slicing (julienne or bite-sized flakes) ensures meat cooks through in moments and stays tender.
2 ✓

Mix water, gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar in the skillet. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Gochujang is thick, so mix thoroughly (dissociation) in water so no lumps remain.
3 ✓

Add rice cakes and meat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Tip: We 'poach' meat in hot sauce, so it stays juicy while transferring flavor to the broth.
4 ✓

When meat is cooked and sauce thickened (approx. 8 minutes), stir in chopped kimchi too, and cook for 1 more minute.

Tip: Add kimchi at the end to preserve its crunchy texture and probiotic nature.
5 ✓

Serve with boiled egg and sprinkled with fresh green onions.

Tip: Egg yolk creaminess dissolves chili paste heat excellently.

Recipe FAQ

What is Gochujang?
Korean fermented pepper paste. Thick, sticky, spicy, and sweetish. Cannot be substituted with plain chili!
What meat should I use?
Galbi means rib, but you can use thinly sliced sirloin or ribeye too, which tenderizes quickly.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Tteok (Rice Cakes)
  • 8 oz Beef (Short Rib meat or Sirloin, thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (or honey)
  • 1 3/4 cups Water
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 1/2 cup Kimchi