Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake Sticks – 21.16 oz Quick-Cook Tteokbokki for Fast Weeknight Dinner Stations
Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake Sticks – 21.16 oz Quick-Cook Tteokbokki for Fast Weeknight Dinner Stations
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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
How fast can I cook a meal with this on a busy weeknight?
Very fast. The rice cakes are pre-cooked and portioned, so you can simmer them in sauce, drop them into ramen, or add them to soup in about 5 to 10 minutes.
Does this help with quick meal prep during a packed work week?
Yes. The three 7.05 oz bags let you prep a meal in advance, refrigerate it, and reheat it, or portion out a fresh bowl each night without extra measuring.
Can I use this as a study snack or quick break meal?
Yes. The rice cake sticks reheat well and can be eaten as a warm, savory snack between study or work sessions without much cleanup.
Will this product keep in a small college dorm pantry?
Yes. The shelf-stable format does not require refrigeration, and the slim pack fits easily into a dorm pantry, mini-fridge, or shared kitchen cabinet.
Can I set a simple weekly meal rotation with this product?
Yes. One pack covers multiple formats like tteokbokki, rabokki, soup, and stir fry, so you can rotate meals across the week without repeating the same recipe.
I work long hours, is this a reliable quick-dinner option?
Yes. The shelf-stable rice cakes are always ready in the pantry, and a comforting bowl of tteokbokki or rice cake ramen can come together faster than ordering delivery.
Can I prep multiple meals at once with the three inner bags?
Yes. You can use one bag for dinner, refrigerate a second for lunch the next day, and keep the third sealed for later in the week, all from a single 21.16 oz pack.
Does this work well for a solo focus meal at my desk or home office?
Yes. A small portion of pan-fried or simmered rice cakes is a satisfying, low-mess meal that you can eat at your workspace without distracting setup or cleanup.
How does this compare to instant ramen for a quick weeknight meal?
It is just as fast, but more versatile. You can drop the rice cakes into ramen for rabokki, build a fuller tteokbokki, or use them in soup, so you are not stuck with one flavor.
Is this faster to prepare than fresh rice cakes?
Yes. Fresh rice cakes can stick together or need rinsing and separating. These pre-portioned sticks are ready to drop straight into the pot, which saves prep time on busy nights.
How does this compare to meal delivery services for weeknight dinners?
Meal kits and delivery require ordering, waiting, and cleanup. A pantry pack like this is ready when you are, with no subscription, no waiting, and very little waste.
I am worried this will be too much effort after a long day, is it really easy?
Yes. The most basic recipe is rice cakes simmered in your favorite sauce or broth for a few minutes. There is no chopping, marinating, or special equipment required.
Will I get tired of eating the same thing every day?
No. The plain base supports multiple formats including tteokbokki, rabokki, soup, and stir fry, so you can change the dish, sauce, or add-ins to keep meals interesting.
Can I take this to a shared office kitchen?
Yes. The shelf-stable pack is easy to transport, and you can cook a quick bowl using a communal pot without needing specialty tools or ingredients.
Does this support a Sunday meal prep routine?
Yes. You can pre-cook a batch and refrigerate portions for the week, or simply keep the sealed bags ready so each night takes only a few minutes to plate.
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.
