Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes
Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes bring bouncy, chewy rice cakes coated in a bold gochujang sauce that balances heat with gentle sweetness. Anchovy broth adds savory depth while fish cakes and onions round out the sauce with texture and umami. Serve this cozy street-food favorite for a quick dinner, late-night snack, or a shareable appetizer with friends.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put water and anchovies in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the anchovies; set the anchovy water aside.
- 2
Mix chile paste, sugar, soy sauce, and corn syrup in a bowl.
- 3
Add the rice cakes, the onion, and the chile paste mixture to the anchovy water; bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the spring onion; boil 3 minutes more.
- Calories 275.77 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.59 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 52.74 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.68 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.07 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 1064.34 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 9.58 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 31.38 g --
- Added Sugars 14.91 g High 30%
- Calcium 50.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 191.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 29.92 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes is a Korean dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Chili Paste, Corn Syrup, and Fish Cakes. Each serving provides about 275.77 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes?
- It is a Korean cake recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Chili Paste, Corn Syrup, Fish Cakes, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes healthy?
- Korean Spicy Tteokbokki Rice Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 275.77 calories and 7.59 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1064.34 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.67 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.91 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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