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Creamy spicy Korean rice cake dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Rose tteokbokki (250 g) has 463 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 69.5 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 14.5 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
463
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
69.5g
· 25% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% 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 | 463 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 1025 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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) | 250 g | 463 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 15 piece (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 300 g | 555 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 648 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 450 g | 833 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Rose tteokbokki is a Korean dish of chewy rice cakes simmered in a creamy, spicy sauce, commonly made with gochujang and cream or milk. “Rose” refers to the sauce’s pink color and mellow texture, not to rose flavor.
Rose tteokbokki tastes creamy, savory, and spicy, with a little sweetness and the fermented chili flavor of gochujang. Its rice cakes are springy and chewy, while the dairy softens the sharper heat of the sauce.
Rose tteokbokki has a creamy sauce, usually made by adding cream or milk to the chili-based sauce. Regular tteokbokki is typically cooked in a red, gochujang-forward sauce without dairy, so it tastes sharper and less rich.
Rose tteokbokki usually contains Korean rice cakes, gochujang, milk or cream, and garlic. Depending on the recipe, it may also include onion, cheese, fish cakes, sausage, or ramen noodles, so ingredients vary between restaurants and home cooks.
To make Rose tteokbokki, briefly cook garlic and gochujang in a pan, then stir in milk or cream and a little water. Add softened rice cakes and simmer until tender and the sauce thickens, stirring so the creamy sauce does not catch.
Rose tteokbokki is often moderately spicy, but the heat varies with the amount and brand of gochujang. For a milder sauce, use less gochujang and add more milk or cream; a little cheese can also mellow the chili flavor.
The rice cakes in Rose tteokbokki are made from rice flour and are meant to have a springy, chewy texture. If they are refrigerated or frozen, soaking them in warm water before cooking helps them soften more evenly in the sauce.
Serve Rose tteokbokki with kimchi, pickled Korean radish, or a crisp salad to balance its rich, spicy sauce. A boiled egg or plain rice also works well when you want a more filling meal without adding another strongly flavored dish.
Yes, refrigerate leftover Rose tteokbokki in a covered container, though the rice cakes will firm up and the sauce will thicken. Reheat it gently in a pan with a splash of milk or water, stirring until the sauce loosens and the rice cakes soften.
Yes, ramen noodles and cheese are common additions to Rose tteokbokki. Add extra liquid if using ramen because the noodles absorb sauce, and stir in cheese near the end so it melts without making the sauce scorch.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1025mg · 45% DV
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.45mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
240mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Rose tteokbokki is a creamy, milder-tasting variation on Korea’s popular tteokbokki. Chewy rice cakes are simmered in a sauce that combines gochujang with cream or milk; recipes may also add fish cakes, spring onions or sausage. The result is a rich, savoury sauce with a lingering chilli warmth, rather than a dish that tastes purely creamy.
In Korea, it’s served hot as a filling snack or casual meal, often at home or from street-food and restaurant menus. It also works well as a shareable centrepiece for an informal meal elsewhere. The rice cakes make it mostly starch, while the creamy sauce adds richness. For a lighter version, use less cream and add vegetables; pickled sides help cut through the sauce.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.