TWICE's Best Female K-Pop Artist Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
Why this food?
Tteokbokki is the ultimate K-pop fan food served at Korean street stalls where ARMY, BLINKS, and ONCE gather to celebrate comebacks and wins. This beloved spicy rice cake dish features a glossy red sauce that's dangerously addictive and Instagram-perfect. Celebrate TWICE's Best Female K-Pop Artist award with this iconic Korean street food that tastes like victory.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
Tteokbokki became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea during the 1950s and is now served at over 10,000 street stalls nationwide. K-pop fans traditionally treat themselves to tteokbokki after concerts and award show celebrations, making it the unofficial comfort food of the fanbase. The bright red gochujang sauce symbolizes passion and energy—fitting for TWICE's unstoppable career momentum.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Korean rice cakes (tteok) 떡 | Frozen Korean Rice Cakes Nasoya or CJ Look for vacuum-sealed packs of cylindrical rice cakes. If unavailable, substitute with fresh gnocchi (3/4 pound) for similar texture. Shop at Walmart |
Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 고추장 | Gochujang Paste CJ or Haechandle Gochujang is now widely available at most Walmarts. If unavailable, mix 2 tablespoons sriracha with 1 tablespoon tomato paste as emergency substitute. Shop at Walmart |
Sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil 설탕, 간장 | Sugar, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil Bundle Great Value, Kikkoman, or House of Tsang These pantry staples are standard at all Walmarts. Dark sesame oil (toasted) adds authentic flavor—avoid light sesame oil. Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 1 pound (about 2 cups) Frozen Korean Rice Cakes
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang Paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil Sugar, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil Bundle
Instructions
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Step 1: Fill a large pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the frozen rice cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float and soften, then drain and set aside.
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Step 2: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of gochujang paste and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir constantly for 1 minute to create a smooth paste base.
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Step 3: Pour in 1 cup of water and whisk until the sauce is smooth and consistent. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix well, then bring to a gentle simmer.
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Step 4: Return the cooked rice cakes to the pot and toss gently for 2-3 minutes until fully coated in the spicy red sauce and heated through.
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Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if available. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your TWICE victory celebration!
