Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake – 21.16 oz Plain Tteokbokki Sticks for Comfort Meals at the Family Table
Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake – 21.16 oz Plain Tteokbokki Sticks for Comfort Meals at the Family Table
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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 this rice cake pack fit well in a family kitchen pantry without taking up too much space?
Yes. The 21.16 oz pack is slim and shelf-stable, and the three inner 7.05 oz bags stack neatly so you can keep your family kitchen pantry organized without bulky containers.
Can I use these garaetteok sticks for a shared Korean food night at home?
Absolutely. The chewy cylindrical stick format is the same style used in Korean street food tteokbokki, so you can simmer a big batch in gochujang sauce with fish cakes and egg for a classic at-home Korean food night.
Is this product good for a weekend hot pot setup with the whole family?
Yes. The plain unsauced rice cake sticks hold up well in simmering broth, and because each bag is pre-portioned, you can open one, two, or all three depending on how many people are at your weekend hot pot station.
Will three portion-controlled bags help reduce food waste in a smaller household?
Yes. Each 7.05 oz bag is individually sealed, so you only open what you need for that meal and reseal the rest. That is ideal for smaller households, couples, or anyone who does not want leftovers sitting in the fridge.
Can I keep this on hand for last-minute comfort meals during the week?
Yes. The product is shelf-stable and rice-based, so it stays fresh in your pantry and is ready whenever you want a quick bowl of tteokbokki, rabokki, or rice cake soup without a special grocery run.
Is this a good gift for someone who just started exploring Korean cooking at home?
Yes. Because the rice cakes are unsauced, a beginner can experiment with their own gochujang level, add-ins, and recipes, making it a thoughtful pantry gift for anyone building a Korean cooking setup at home.
Would this be a useful housewarming present for a new apartment?
Yes. New apartment dwellers often need shelf-stable, easy-to-cook staples, and these rice cake sticks turn into ramen upgrades, soups, and stir fries with very little equipment or fresh produce.
Can I give this as a small thank-you or hostess gift?
Yes. The 21.16 oz pack feels generous but not oversized, and the authentic garaetteok format makes it a unique hostess gift for anyone who enjoys cooking or trying new cuisines.
How does this compare to ordering tteokbokki from a Korean restaurant at home?
You get the same chewy rice cake texture that restaurant tteokbokki is known for, but you control the spice, sauce, and add-ins, and you can make it whenever cravings hit without delivery wait times.
Is this a better value than buying fresh rice cakes at an Asian grocery store?
For many shoppers, yes. The shelf-stable format lasts much longer than fresh rice cakes, and the three pre-portioned bags let you use only what you need without the rest drying out in the fridge.
How is this different from a tteokbokki meal kit that comes with sauce?
This is a plain rice cake base only, so you are not locked into one flavor or spice level. You can build gochujang, creamy, soy-based, or kid-mild versions with your own pantry ingredients.
Will the rice cake texture still be chewy if I simmer it for a long time?
Yes. The garaetteok stick format is designed to hold its shape and chewy bite even in simmering broth, hot pot, or sauce, so it stays satisfying rather than turning mushy.
I am new to Korean cooking, will I actually know what to do with unsauced rice cakes?
Yes. The most popular uses are simple: simmer in gochujang sauce for tteokbokki, add to ramen for rabokki, drop into soup, or pan-fry with a little oil. Each is a beginner-friendly recipe.
Is 21.16 oz enough food for a family of four?
For a main dish like tteokbokki or rabokki, one pack works as a hearty base for about three to four people when paired with eggs, fish cakes, or ramen. For larger families, the 2-pack or 3-pack option gives you more flexibility.
Does this product arrive gift-ready or do I need to repackage it?
The retail box is clean and presentable, so it can be given as-is for casual gifting. For a more formal gift wrap, a simple ribbon or kraft paper is enough to dress it up.
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.
