Vegetarian Korean Rice Cake (Tteokbokki)
Experience the bold, savory-sweet heat of this Vegetarian Korean Rice Cake (Tteokbokki), a plant-based twist on Korea's iconic comfort food. This recipe brings together chewy Korean rice cakes (tteok) bathed in a luscious, spicy gochujang sauce, with layers of flavor from gochugaru, soy sauce, and garlic. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and green onions, plus protein-rich tofu, this dish is hearty, wholesome, and entirely satisfying. Finished with a drizzle of nutty sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it offers a perfect balance of texture and taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan-friendly tteokbokki is ideal for a quick dinner or flavorful snack. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly delicious, it’s a must-try recipe for fans of Korean cuisine!
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Ingredients
- 500 g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 units Green onions, chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, sliced
- 1 cup Cabbage, chopped
- 200 g Firm tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Soak the Korean rice cakes in warm water for about 10 minutes if they are refrigerated or frozen, then drain them.
Step 2
In a large pan over medium heat, combine the vegetable broth, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well until the gochujang is fully dissolved.
Step 3
Add the soaked rice cakes to the pan. Stir occasionally and let the mixture come to a boil.
Step 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Add the chopped green onions, sliced carrot, chopped cabbage, and cubed tofu to the pan. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
Step 6
Drizzle the sesame oil over the tteokbokki and stir gently to mix.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and transfer the tteokbokki to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
Step 8
Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Korean Rice Cake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1547.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1622.7 |
| Total Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3511.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 257.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.9g | |
| Protein 63.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1641.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2448.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories