TTEOKBOKKI - SPICY RICE CAKES (KOREAN STREET FOOD) (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 25 minutes👥 2 servings❤️ Taste: /10
TTEOKBOKKI - SPICY RICE CAKES (KOREAN STREET FOOD) (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
380
Protein
14g
Carbs
52g
Fiber
5g

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 pound Korean brown rice cakes (instead of white rice cakes)
  • •• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • •• 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • •• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (instead of regular sugar)
  • •• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • •• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • •• 2 scallions/green onions, chopped
  • •• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 1 tablespoon avocado oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 2 cups fish cake (optional)
  • •• 1 hard-boiled egg (optional)

Instructions

  1. 11. Soak brown rice cakes in cold water for 10 minutes
  2. 22. Heat avocado oil in large pot over medium heat
  3. 33. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes
  4. 44. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant
  5. 55. Pour in broth, gochugaru, coconut sugar, gochujang
  6. 66. Bring to simmer, stir well
  7. 77. Add drained rice cakes, cook 8-10 minutes until tender
  8. 88. Add fish cake if using, cook 2 minutes
  9. 99. Garnish with scallions and egg

Smart Substitutions

White rice cakes→Brown rice cakes

Higher fiber, better nutrients

💡 30% lower
White sugar→Coconut sugar

Contains minerals, lower glycemic index

💡 35% lower
Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Better fats, more stable at high heat

💡 Neutral