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tteokbokki

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean dish featuring chewy rice cakes in a spicy and sweet red chili sauce. It is a beloved street food known for its comforting texture and vibrant flavors, symbolizing Korean culinary creativity and communal eating culture.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Originally a royal court dish known as garaetteok stir-fried in soy sauce, tteokbokki evolved into its spicy form in the 1950s, popularized by street vendors in Seoul using gochujang.

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