Spicy Tteok-bokki snacks
Spicy Tteok-bokki is a beloved Korean street food snack featuring chewy, cylindrical rice cakes (tteok) simmered in a fiery, sweet, and savory gochujang-based sauce. The dish typically includes fish cakes, scallions, and sometimes boiled eggs or vegetables, creating a satisfying and flavorful bite.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates from the rice cakes, with a moderate amount of protein from the fish cakes and eggs, and a significant amount of fat from the sauce and cooking oil. A typical serving provides a good source of energy and some key nutrients like iron and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 72 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 95 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tteok-bokki evolved from a mild, soy-sauce-based royal court dish in the Joseon Dynasty to the iconic, fiery street food we know today, symbolizing modern Korean comfort food. Its unique texture—a delightful contrast between the soft, chewy rice cakes and the tender fish cakes—is a hallmark of the dish.
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