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Tteokbokki Volcano: Spicy Korean Rice Cake Bowl

A stunning centerpiece of chewy Korean rice cakes erupting in fiery gochujang sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and crispy vegetables. This Fat Switch version cuts 40% of calories by replacing heavy cream with silken tofu and swapping full-fat cheese for part-skim alternatives—without sacrificing the addictive spice or texture.

20m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 400g Korean rice cakes (tteok), frozen or fresh
✓ 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or dashi broth
✓ 4 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chilli paste)
✓ 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
✓ 1.5 tbsp olive oil
✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
✓ 1 tsp honey or agave
✓ 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
✓ 1 sheet nori (seaweed), torn into strips
✓ 300g silken tofu, blended smooth
✓ 150g part-skim mozzarella, torn into chunks
✓ 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
✓ 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
✓ 100g daikon radish, thinly sliced
✓ 1 small carrot, julienned
✓ 50g button mushrooms, sliced
✓ 2 tbsp gochujang-infused oil (reserved from sauce)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Tteok: If using frozen rice cakes, soak in room-temperature water for 10 minutes to soften slightly. If fresh, pat dry. Drain and set aside.

2. Build the Base Sauce: Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a wide shallow bowl or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 45 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in gochujang and gochugaru, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices. Avoid burning.

3. Simmer the Broth: Pour 3 cups broth into the pan slowly, whisking to dissolve gochujang fully. Add rice vinegar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add rice cakes and simmer for 6–8 minutes until tender and floating slightly.

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4. Add Vegetables: Gently stir in daikon slices, carrot, and mushrooms. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until vegetables soften but retain light crunch. Season with a pinch of sea salt if needed.

5. Create the Volcano Base: Transfer half the tteokbokki and sauce to a serving bowl, keeping it deep and mounded in the centre. Create a small well or crater at the top by gently pressing the rice cakes inward.

6. Blend and Layer Tofu Cream: Stir blended silken tofu with nutritional yeast until smooth. Spoon half into the crater, then layer half the part-skim mozzarella chunks over the tofu.

7. Finish the Volcano: Top with remaining mozzarella, piling it high to create the 'volcano peak.' Arrange remaining vegetables and sauce around the sides. Drizzle gochugaru oil over the mozzarella.

8. Melt and Serve: Place under a preheated broiler (450°F/230°C) for 2–3 minutes until mozzarella bubbles and begins to brown slightly at the edges. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Alternatively, cover loosely with foil and let residual heat melt the cheese for 2 minutes.

9. Garnish: Remove from broiler and immediately garnish with green onion pieces, nori strips, and a light sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired. Serve with a spoon and chopsticks for the interactive eating experience.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#Korean rice cake recipe#Low-calorie comfort food#Gochujang spicy lunch bowl

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