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Rose Tteokbokki Recipe: How to Make Korean Pink Rice Cakes at Home

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A stunning pink Korean rice cake dish with sweet strawberry and savory gochujang sauce. This Instagram-worthy recipe features chewy tteok, creamy pink sauce, and fresh toppings for a unique twist on traditional Korean comfort food.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb firm rice cake sticks
1 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup condensed milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup whipped cream
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Cut rice cakes into 2-inch sticks and soak in water for 10 minutes.
In a saucepan, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, strawberry puree, condensed milk, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer.
Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Cook sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Heat oil in a skillet, add rice cakes, and fry until light golden (3-5 minutes).
Pour sauce over rice cakes and simmer 3-4 minutes to glaze.
Top with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, sesame seeds, and green onions before serving.

Notes

Use halal-certified gochujang if preferred.
Adjust sweetness/spiciness by modifying sugar or gochujang amounts.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

  • Author: Elena
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Low Calorie Meals
  • Method: Simmering & Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup with sauce and toppings
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg