"Tteokbokki," a popular snack made from rice cakes and red chili pepper sauce, has been voted the No. 1 food to lift the Korean people's spirits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Seoul ...

In fact, a 2020 online survey conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which garnered over 10,000 responses, crowned tteokbokki as the No. 1 comfort food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

O’Foods, a global producer of Korean pantry staples, started selling instant pre-packaged tteokbokki in the U.S. in October 2021 through online retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.

Heat the oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped kimchi and sauté until it softens and becomes aromatic (about 2-3 minutes). Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir to ...

At his new restaurant in Flushing, tteokbokki is a create-your-own affair of endless ingredients and side dishes from the buffet bar ($22.95 for lunch; $25.95 for dinner).

Royal Tteokbokki INGREDIENTS. 1 pound beef rib eye, trimmed and thinly sliced. 1 small firm but ripe pear, grated. 3 tablespoons brown sugar. 3 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil.

Grate 1/2 cup of Pecorino Romano PDO onto a sheet pan covered in parchment paper, and spread it out into an even, thin layer. Bake for 6 minutes, then set aside. Once cool, crumble the Pecorino ...