Vegetarian Teokbokki

Satisfy your cravings for bold and spicy comfort food with this irresistible Vegetarian Teokbokki! Featuring chewy Korean rice cakes simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with gochujang, gochugaru, and soy sauce, this plant-based variation of the classic Korean street food is a feast for the senses. Enhanced with the crunch of julienned carrots, tender cabbage, and protein-packed tofu, every bite delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a delightful finishing touch, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and serves four. Whether you’re new to Korean cuisine or a seasoned fan, this vegetarian twist on teokbokki is the perfect dish to spice up your mealtime!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced diagonally
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 1 cup Cabbage, roughly chopped
• 200 g Tofu, firm, cubed
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Soak the Korean rice cakes (tteok) in warm water for 10-15 minutes if they are hard or refrigerated, to soften them.

Step 2

In a large pan or wide pot, combine the vegetable broth, water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well to dissolve the gochujang.

Step 3

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 4

Once boiling, add the softened rice cakes to the pan and stir to coat them in the sauce.

Step 5

Add the julienned carrot, chopped cabbage, and tofu cubes to the pan. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice cakes are soft and chewy and the sauce thickens slightly. If the sauce gets too thick, add a small amount of water to adjust the consistency.

Step 7

Once the rice cakes and vegetables are cooked through, drizzle with sesame oil and stir well.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Vegetarian Teokbokki!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1572.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1383.0

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3128.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 58.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1667.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2189.4mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 57.4%