Wash the cockles by rubbing them cleanly until the shells are rough, then soak them in salt water for about half a day and change the water several times to soften them. Since the cockles and rice cakes are boiled, when grilling them in a pan, cook them lightly to prevent the cockles from becoming tough.
Calories
220kcal
Carbs
29.7g
Protein
11.6g
Fat
5.8g
Sodium
496.2mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Cockle 60g(꼬막살 20g), Rice Cake (for Tteokbokki) 40g Gochujang (Red Chili Paste) 8g, Onion 10g, Green Onion 5g, Rice Syrup 3g, Rice Bran Oil 3g, Chopped Garlic 2.5g, Soy Sauce 1g, Chili Powder 1g, Sesame Oil 1g, Whole Sesame 0.5g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Chili PowderLook for 'gochugaru' (Korean chili flakes) at Korean or Asian markets. Crushed red pepper is sharper and hotter — use about half if substituting.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- Whole SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
- Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsOnion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Green Onion
- Rich in vitamin C (11mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in iron (1mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Cut the tteokbokki rice cake in half, blanch in boiling water, and drain.
🔍Wash the cockle, boil briefly in the residual heat of the water used to blanch the rice cake, drain, and once cooled, remove the cockle meat.
🔍Skewer the blanched rice cake and cockle meat alternately.
🔍Chop the green onion and onion.
🔍Mix gochujang, onion, green onion, chopped garlic, rice syrup, soy sauce, chili powder, and sesame oil to make the gochujang seasoning.
🔍Heat a little brown rice oil in a pan and stir-fry the gochujang seasoning, coat the cockle rice cake skewer from 3 with the gochujang seasoning, and sprinkle with whole sesame.