Easy Non-Spicy Tteokbokki

(with Udon or Rice Cakes)

A gentle soy-based version of Korea's favourite street food. Made with Mama Kim's Korean Master Sauce, this comforting dish can be prepared with traditional rice cakes or easy-to-find udon noodles.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins (udon) | 25–30 mins (rice cakes)

Ingredients

• 200g udon noodles or Korean rice cakes (rice cake need more sauce and more water)
• 100g beef, chicken, mushrooms or tofu
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 3-4 tbsp Mama Kim's Korean Master Sauce
• 125ml - 150ml water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Method

1. Prepare

If using rice cakes, soak in warm water for 15–20 minutes.

If using udon noodle, loosen the noodles under warm water.

2. Cook the protein

Heat a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the protein and cook until lightly browned.

3. Add vegetables

Add onion and carrot.

Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.

4. Build the sauce

Add the Korean Master Sauce and water.

Bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Finish

Add the rice cakes or udon noodles.

Cook until the sauce has reduced and lightly coated everything.

Finish with sesame oil.

Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately.

Mama Kim's Tip

For extra colour and sweetness, add:

• Yellow capsicum
• Red capsicum
• Snow peas