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a pot of rabokki korean instant ramen and tteokbokki

Rabokki (Korean Instant Ramen with Tteokbokki)

Learn how to make rabokki, a delicious Korean dish combining spicy tteokbokki and savory ramen noodles in a rich, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 550-700 ml water
  • 1 cup rice cakes Can add however amount you desire
  • 1 pack spicy Korean instant ramen
  • Choice of vegetables, sliced and/or peeled
  • 1-2 sheets Frozen fish cake(s)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic Add however amount you desire
  • chopped green onions Optional. Add however amount you desire

Marinade Paste

  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1-2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) The more you add, the spicier the dish will be
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar

Toppings

  • Cilantro, meltable cheese, sesame seed, boiled egg, etc

Instructions
 

  • Make the marinade paste and set it aside
    1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), 1-2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar
  • Peel and/or slice vegetables
  • Lightly rinse frozen fish cake sheets under cold water and then slice them
  • In a shallow pan, pour water. Add 100-200 ml more on top of the water measurement the instnat ramen package instructs. Start with an additional 100ml and then add more after adding ramen noodles, if needed.
    550-700 ml water
  • Add the fish cakes, green onions, and/or minced garlic (I skip green onion because I don't like it in this dish - personal preference)
    1-2 sheets Frozen fish cake(s), 2 tsp minced garlic, chopped green onions
  • Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil
  • When it boils, add the instant ramen powder and marinade paste.
    1 cup rice cakes
  • Drain water from the rice cakes and add them to the pan
  • Simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat or until the rice cakes are soft. I cover the pan with a lid for 3-5 minutes and then open the lid for the rest of the cooking time.
  • Add vegetables that need to be cooked during this 10-minute time frame. I add sliced cabbage when I add the ramen noodles (next step)
    Choice of vegetables, sliced and/or peeled
  • Add the instant noodles. Pour more water if needed. I close the pan with a lid for 2 minutes to help cook the noodles faster
    1 pack spicy Korean instant ramen
  • When the noodles are al-dente turn off the stove and remove the pan from the stove
  • Add favorite toppings desired and enjoy!
    Cilantro, meltable cheese, sesame seed, boiled egg, etc