Sugar-Free Korean Rice Cake (Tteokbokki)

Enjoy the bold, spicy flavors of **Sugar-Free Korean Rice Cake (Tteokbokki)**—a guilt-free spin on a beloved Korean comfort food! This recipe swaps out traditional sugar for stevia, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste. Chewy garaetteok (Korean rice cakes) are simmered in a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring gochujang, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Vibrant vegetables like cabbage and carrots add texture and freshness, while sesame oil and seeds bring a nutty aroma to this satisfying dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick, sugar-free tteokbokki is a deliciously spicy and savory treat that’s ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Korean rice cakes (garaetteok)
• 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Stevia or your preferred sugar substitute
• 3 Green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1 cup Cabbage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

If your rice cakes are frozen, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, combine gochujang, soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, water, and stevia. Stir until well mixed and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the softened rice cakes to the sauce and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are soft and fully coated in the sauce.

Step 4

Add the chopped cabbage and julienned carrot to the skillet, stirring them into the sauce and rice cakes. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil, heating through for about 1 minute.

Step 6

Transfer the tteokbokki to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Step 7

Enjoy this delicious sugar-free Korean rice cake dish warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1378.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	828.7

Total Fat 22.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3316.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381.1mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1647.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 67.4%