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Rice-cake-based creamy Korean dish, rich and filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy ddeokbokki (220 g) has 407 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 62.7 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 158.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
407
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
62.7g
· 23% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 9% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.82 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 924 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 15 piece (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 555 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 592 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Creamy ddeokbokki is a Korean dish of chewy rice cakes simmered in a creamy sauce. Recipes may combine cream or milk with gochujang, cheese, garlic, or soy sauce, so the flavor can range from mild and savory to spicy and rich.
Make creamy ddeokbokki by simmering Korean rice cakes in a seasoned cream sauce until tender. Briefly cook garlic and gochujang in a pan, add cream or milk, then stir in the rice cakes until the sauce thickens. Soak firm or refrigerated cakes first.
Creamy ddeokbokki can be mild or quite spicy, depending on how much gochujang or chili is used. Cream softens the heat but does not remove it. For a milder bowl, reduce the chili paste and add more cream or milk.
Creamy ddeokbokki tastes rich and savory, with chewy rice cakes and a smooth sauce; versions made with gochujang also have chili heat and a fermented, slightly sweet flavor. Cheese can make the sauce saltier and heavier, while garlic adds a savory note.
Rose tteokbokki usually means a gochujang-based sauce softened with cream, giving it a creamy but still spicy taste. Creamy ddeokbokki can refer to a wider range of cream-sauce versions, including mild ones. Restaurant names are not always used consistently, so ask about the heat level.
Yes, creamy ddeokbokki can be made without gochujang. Use garlic, a little soy sauce, and black pepper to season the cream sauce; the result will be mild and less traditionally Korean in flavor. Add chili flakes separately if you want adjustable heat.
Use Korean tteok rice cakes, usually the short cylindrical kind, for creamy ddeokbokki. Their chewy texture holds up in the sauce. If the cakes are refrigerated or frozen and firm, soak them in warm water first; mochi is not a direct substitute.
Yes, milk works in creamy ddeokbokki, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich than one made with cream. Simmer it gently and stir often so it reduces without scorching. Adding cheese can help give a milk-based sauce more body.
Store leftover creamy ddeokbokki in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it the next day for the best texture. The rice cakes firm up as they cool, and the sauce thickens. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of milk or water.
Rice cakes in creamy ddeokbokki are often hard because they were not soaked or simmered long enough, especially if they were refrigerated or frozen. Soak firm cakes in warm water before cooking, then simmer until tender; avoid leaving the finished dish to cool in the pan.
Vitamins
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.96µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
92.4µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
924mg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
158mg · 23% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
194mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Creamy ddeokbokki is a Korean take on ddeokbokki, the dish of chewy rice cakes cooked in a savoury sauce. Here, the sauce is made creamy with ingredients such as cream or milk, and some versions add cheese or a little chilli paste. The result balances the rice cakes’ springy, pleasantly chewy texture with a smooth, rich sauce; its heat varies by recipe.
In Korea, ddeokbokki is a familiar street-food favourite, while creamy versions also turn up as a filling meal to share or enjoy on their own. For a lighter plate, add vegetables and keep the sauce modest; a crisp salad works well alongside. The rice cakes make this a satisfying, carbohydrate-led dish, with less protein than its substantial feel might suggest.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.