Hello?? I am @seunglimdaddy who lives in Korea.

This is the 37th introduction to Korean food, and today I will introduce Tteokbokki / Topokki.

I think it will be hard for you to pronounce it. I will write it as Topokki.

The current Topokki is made by using kochujang as a basic material as shown in the figure below. So it is probably a lot spicy for you to eat.

<image source : http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=3384642&cid=42701&categoryId=58382 >

However, it is recommended if you like spicy flavor.

Topokki is made with Garae-Ttoek (a kind of rice cake) and various vegetables.

Garae-Ttoek is shown below. Koreans cut it with a knife when they put it in Topokki.

<image source : http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=956107&cid=48169&categoryId=48221 >

Originally, Topokki was made from soy sauce in the royal family. Instead of kochujang, soy sauce will be available for you to enjoy.

<image source : http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=1990246&cid=48164&categoryId=48204 >

So, if you come to Korea and choose Topokki, please take a good look at whether Topokki is made into red pepper paste or soy sauce.

If you have not tried Topokki yet, I recommend you try it when you come to Korea.

Next time I will introduce another Korean food.

Thank you for reading. Have a nice day!!

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