Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cakes – 21.16 oz Pre-Portioned Tteokbokki Base for a Less-Is-More Kitchen
Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cakes – 21.16 oz Pre-Portioned Tteokbokki Base for a Less-Is-More Kitchen
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Why you'll love it
- Three individually portioned 7.05 oz bags prevent waste and support smaller households or solo meals
- Unsauced base lets cooks control spice level, flavors, and dietary add-ins like cheese or egg
- Authentic garaetteok stick format delivers the chewy Korean comfort food texture restaurant dishes are known for
- Gluten-free and vegan recipe fits restrictive diets without sacrificing taste or versatility
- Shelf-stable rice-based pantry item offers fast weeknight meals without fresh produce prep
Perfect for
- Simmering classic tteokbokki with gochujang sauce, fish cakes, and egg for Korean street food nights
- Building rabokki by combining rice cakes with ramen noodles in spicy broth
- Adding chewy rice cake sticks to tteokguk soup or hot pot for a comforting Korean meal
- Upgrading instant ramen bowls with pre-portioned rice cake sticks
- Pan-frying garaetteok sticks as a snack plate appetizer or stir fry ingredient
- HIGH-QUALITY RICE CAKE – Tteokbokki tteok, or Korean rice cake, is a highly popular Korean street food and a delicious comfort food you can easily make at home. This comes in a value box of 6 individual packs and is non-GMO and gluten free. Our premium quality tteokbokki tteok has the perfect soft rice cake texture ideal for rice cake based dishes to give you an excellent dining experience in the comfort of your home! Enjoy the taste of homemade dishes with these quality rice cakes.
- DELICIOUS DISH – These packs of rice cakes come with a recipe and cooking directions for making the popular Korean dish, tteokbokki. Tteokbokki (also spelled ddukbokki, ddeokbokki, dukbokki or topokki), is a beloved Korean rice cake dish with many variations and a rich history. Literally translated as “stir-fried rice cake”, this spicy rice cake dish is enormously popular as a street food and also often enjoyed at home. It’s so good, once you get a taste, you’ll be craving for more!
- AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD – Tteokbokki tteok is a highly popular Korean street food and a delicious comfort food you can easily make at home. The spicy and slightly sweet dishes you can make with these chewy rice cakes are simply addictive! Our rice cakes are top quality that compares to that of high end restaurants’ but for the price and convenience of rice cakes found at your local grocery store. They’re easy to prepare, and the multipack makes these affordable on top of being tasteful.
- TASTY TTEOKBOKKI – Tteokbokki is made with garaetteok, a cylinder-shaped white rice cake that is used in various ways in Korea. The thick type is sliced into thin oval shapes for tteokguk (rice cake soup). The thinner, shorter type is used for tteokbokki, hence the name tteokbokki tteok. The dish is so popular it is served in restaurants, street vendors, and also made in many households. It’s so addictive, even if your tummy is full, you will still have some room for these spicy rice cakes!
- CONVENIENT & LONG-LASTING – With our rice cakes, cooking has never been easier. The multipack is economical, and the tightly sealed individual packaging is designed to last for long periods of time to retain freshness. Rice cakes can be frozen to last you even longer, so you don’t have to worry about it going bad soon. It’s great for last minute meals as it’s a tasty basic food that’s good for many different dishes. Expand your personal menu and enjoy classic tteokbokki.
- Product of Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the packaging support a clutter-free pantry?
Yes. The product comes as a single outer pack with three 7.05 oz inner bags that stack flat, so you can keep a tidy, organized pantry without bulky containers spilling over.
Is the ingredient list clean and simple?
Yes. The recipe uses only rice, salt, citric acid, and cooking wine, which fits a minimalist kitchen philosophy of fewer, more intentional ingredients.
Will this product work with simple, minimal cookware?
Yes. You only need one pot or pan to simmer, fry, or soup with these rice cake sticks, so it pairs well with a less-is-more kitchen setup.
Can I use fewer ingredients and still get a good meal?
Yes. Because the rice cakes are unsauced, a minimalist bowl can be as simple as rice cakes, broth, and a single vegetable or protein, without a long list of add-ins.
Does the plain base help me keep my recipes uncluttered?
Yes. The plain unsauced base lets you build clean, focused recipes with just a few real ingredients rather than relying on pre-mixed sauces with long labels.
I want to simplify my weeknight cooking, will this actually help?
Yes. One pantry item turns into multiple meal formats like tteokbokki, rabokki, soup, or stir fry, which means fewer specialty ingredients to stock and less decision fatigue during the week.
Is the design neutral enough to leave on an open shelf?
Yes. The pack has a clean, simple retail design that fits well on an open minimalist shelf without clashing with neutral tones or a less-is-more aesthetic.
Can I store this without buying extra organizers?
Yes. The flat outer pack and three inner bags are designed to stand or stack on their own, so no additional bins, jars, or organizers are required.
How does this compare to buying multiple specialty Korean sauces?
With the plain rice cake base, you can use one or two simple sauces you already own, rather than stocking an entire shelf of specialty Korean condiments for a single recipe.
Is this better for a minimalist kitchen than a full tteokbokki kit?
Yes. A kit locks you into one flavor profile and adds extra packaging. The plain base gives you flexibility without the extra clutter of single-use sauce packets.
How does this compare to fresh rice cakes from a Korean market for a minimalist cook?
Fresh rice cakes often require same-day use and careful storage. The shelf-stable pack reduces waste and keeps your fridge and pantry simpler to manage.
Will the rice cakes feel like a downgrade compared to more elaborate meal options?
No. The authentic chewy texture is the same one you find in Korean restaurants, and the simple ingredient list is intentional rather than limiting.
I am worried about buying food I will not use, will the portions be too big?
No. The pack is split into three 7.05 oz bags, so you can use one bag per meal and keep the rest sealed, which reduces waste and supports a use-only-what-you-need approach.
Does this product create extra trash or packaging?
The three inner bags are resealable, and the outer pack is a single cardboard-style box, which keeps packaging light and easy to recycle compared to multi-component kits.
Is the 1-pack option enough for a minimalist single-person kitchen?
Yes. The 1-pack with three inner 7.05 oz bags is designed with smaller households in mind, so a solo cook can enjoy multiple meals without overbuying.
How do I cook these Korean rice cake sticks at home?
The easiest method is to simmer one 7.05 oz bag of rice cakes in 1 to 1.5 cups of sauce, broth, or water for about 5 to 8 minutes until heated through and tender. For tteokbokki, add gochujang, sugar, and soy sauce. For rabokki, add a block of ramen noodles. For soup, drop them into tteokguk or any clear broth. For a snack, pan-fry the sticks in a little oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Can I freeze the rice cakes for longer storage?
Yes. The rice cakes freeze well. Keep them in their sealed bag, place in the freezer, and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. Texture stays chewy after a quick simmer or pan-fry.
How do I store the rice cakes after opening?
Reseal the inner 7.05 oz bag tightly or transfer unused rice cakes to an airtight container. Refrigerate and use within a few days for the best chewy texture, or freeze for longer storage.
Do these rice cake sticks work with instant ramen noodles?
Yes. They are a classic upgrade for instant ramen. Simply add the rice cakes to the pot with the noodles and seasoning, simmer until tender, and you have rabokki in one bowl.
Are these rice cakes compatible with gochujang, cheese, and egg toppings?
Yes. The plain base is designed to pair with gochujang sauce, melted cheese, soft-boiled egg, scallions, fish cakes, and other common Korean tteokbokki toppings for a customizable bowl.
What is included in the box when it arrives?
Each 21.16 oz pack contains three individually sealed 7.05 oz bags of plain unsauced garaetteok rice cake sticks. No sauce, toppings, or additional items are included, so you can build your own recipe with your own pantry ingredients.
Are these rice cakes safe to eat every week?
Yes. The ingredient list is short and simple, with no heavy preservatives, and the product is certified gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable as a regular pantry staple for most households.
Will the rice cakes harden or go bad in the pantry?
No. As a shelf-stable rice-based product, the rice cakes are designed to stay soft and chewy in the pantry until opened. Always check the best-by date on the package for peak quality.
What is the difference between tteokbokki rice cakes and regular rice noodles?
Tteokbokki rice cakes, or garaetteok, are short cylindrical sticks made from glutinous rice that become chewy and bouncy when cooked. Rice noodles are thinner, made from rice flour and water, and have a softer, more slippery texture. Garaetteok holds up better in thick sauces and broth, which is why it is the traditional base for tteokbokki and rabokki.
