Light Tteokbokki
Korean rice cakes simmered in a lighter gochujang sauce with fish cake and veggies. Chewy and spicy at 340 calories.
Light Tteokbokki has 340 calories per serving, with 12g protein, 60g carbs, 5g fat, and 3g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
340
Calories
12g
Protein
24% DV
60g
Carbs
22% DV
5g
Fat
6% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.00
Light Tteokbokki
A slimmed-down version of Korea’s beloved spicy rice cake street snack, simmered in a lighter gochujang sauce with napa cabbage. It keeps the signature chew and kick without the heavy oil.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Korean rice cakes (tteok)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup napa cabbage, chopped
- 2 tbsp scallions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes if they are hard.
- Combine the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Bring the water to a simmer in a skillet and whisk in the sauce mixture.
- Add the rice cakes and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the napa cabbage for the last 2 minutes.
- Finish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 12g |
| Carbs | 60g |
| Fat | 5g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Tips
- Stir frequently so the rice cakes do not stick to the pan.
- Add a splash of broth instead of more sugar to thin a too-thick sauce.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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