Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake Sticks – 21.16 oz Family-Friendly Tteokbokki for Kids' Lunch Prep
Unha's Korean Garaetteok Rice Cake Sticks – 21.16 oz Family-Friendly Tteokbokki for Kids' Lunch Prep
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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
Is this product safe for a child with gluten sensitivities?
Yes. The recipe is certified gluten-free, with a short ingredient list built around rice, salt, citric acid, and cooking wine, so it fits a gluten-restricted family diet.
Can I make a mild, kid-friendly version of tteokbokki?
Yes. Because the rice cakes are unsauced, you can use a small amount of mild gochujang or a kid-friendly sauce with less spice, or skip the chili entirely and use a soy-based glaze.
Is this a good lunch prep option for school-aged kids?
Yes. The chewy rice cakes hold up well in lunchboxes, and you can pair them with mild sauce, vegetables, or protein for a kid-friendly lunch that is not the typical sandwich.
Will the rice cake texture be appealing to picky eaters?
Many kids enjoy the chewy, soft texture, especially when the rice cakes are pan-fried lightly with a little oil and soy glaze, which makes them fun to eat with chopsticks or a fork.
Is this safe for a family with multiple food allergies?
Yes. The certified gluten-free and vegan ingredient list is free from dairy, eggs, and common animal allergens, making it easier to serve in allergy-aware households.
I want a family meal my kids will actually eat, is tteokbokki a good choice?
Yes. Tteokbokki is a popular Korean comfort food that many kids love because of the soft, chewy texture and mildly sweet or savory sauce, and you can dial the spice way down for young children.
Can I pack this in a thermos for school lunch?
Yes. The rice cakes reheat well and hold their chewy texture in a thermos, especially when paired with a little sauce or broth, making them a fun lunch swap.
Is this a good weekend family cooking activity?
Yes. Kids can help add rice cakes to the pot, stir the sauce, or assemble their own bowl with toppings, which makes it an easy weekend hot pot or stir fry activity.
How does this compare to frozen kid meals for dinner?
It is a fresher, more interactive alternative. Kids can help build their own bowl, and you control the ingredients, sodium, and spice level rather than relying on pre-made frozen options.
Is this better than packaged tteokbokki snack kits for kids?
Yes. Snack kits often contain added sugar, preservatives, and high sodium. This product is a simple rice cake base, so you decide what goes into the meal.
How does this compare to wheat-based pasta for an allergy-safe family dinner?
Rice-based garaetteok is naturally gluten-free and has a fun, chewy bite that many kids find more exciting than regular pasta, while still being allergy-friendly.
Is there any risk of choking on the rice cake sticks for younger children?
The sticks are soft and chewy rather than hard, but as with any solid food, young children should always be supervised while eating. You can also cut the sticks into smaller pieces for toddlers.
Will my child outgrow the small portion size quickly?
No. The pack contains three 7.05 oz bags, and you can open multiple bags for hungrier kids or larger family meals. The 2-pack and 3-pack options are also available for bigger households.
Can I use this for a kid's birthday party food table?
Yes. Pan-fried or lightly sauced rice cake sticks are a fun, allergy-friendly party food that kids can pick up with chopsticks or skewers, and they are easy to portion for a group.
Is the product free from artificial colors and flavors?
The plain rice cake recipe uses only rice, salt, citric acid, and cooking wine, with no artificial colors or heavy flavoring, which is reassuring for parents checking labels.
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.
