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Summer Tomato Tteokbokki

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A delightful fusion of chewy rice cakes and fresh summer vegetables, this Summer Tomato Tteokbokki is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 700 grams tteokbokki (1 1/2 pound bag)
  • 100 grams scallions (bottom white pieces only (6 medium))
  • 350 grams green cabbage (1/4 large)
  • 340 grams globe or cherry tomatoes (12 ounces)
  • 20 grams ginger (1 inch knob)
  • 80 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil (1/3 cup)
  • 28 grams salted butter (2 tablespoons)
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 80 grams gochujang paste (1/3 cup)
  • 45 milliliters soy sauce or tamari (3 tablespoons)
  • 28 grams dark brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • 480 milliliters hot water (2 cups)

Instructions 

  • Soak the tteokbokki in cool water and set aside.
  • Slice scallions, cut cabbage into chunks, and slice tomatoes.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a sauté pan, add scallions, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add cabbage, season with salt, and caramelize for 8-9 minutes.
  • Add ginger and tomatoes, cook until tomatoes burst, then mix in tteokbokki and gochujang sauce.
  • Simmer for 10-12 minutes until tteokbokki is cooked and sauce thickens, then serve warm.

Notes

Adjust seasoning with salt to taste before serving.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: main
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Tteokbokki