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Korean Food Dictionary

Tteokbokki 떡볶이

Chewy rice cakes commonly served in a spicy-sweet red sauce.

What is Tteokbokki?

Chewy rice cakes commonly served in a spicy-sweet red sauce.

What does it taste like?

Chewy, sweet-spicy Spice level and ingredients vary by restaurant and recipe.

What to know before ordering

Recipes differ widely. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or need a vegetarian version, ask about broth, sauces and hidden meat or seafood ingredients rather than relying only on the dish name.