Shindangdong Topokki Sauce for Rice Cakes 180 g - Sempio

Sempio Shindangdong Topokki Sauce makes it easy to enjoy Korea’s iconic street food dish, tteokbokki, at home. This rich, spicy-sweet sauce is inspired by Seoul’s famous Shindang-dong district — the birthplace of the beloved topokki. Made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, garlic, and black bean sauce, it delivers bold flavor and authentic taste in every bite. Just add rice cakes and simmer for a quick and satisfying Korean comfort meal.

Fun Fact

Tteokbokki literally means “stir-fried rice cakes.” Originally a royal court dish, it evolved into one of Korea’s most popular street foods — especially loved for its chewy texture and fiery sauce.

How to Use This Product

1. Add the sauce to a pan with Korean rice cakes (tteok) and 200–300 ml of water.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are soft.
3. Optional: Add fish cakes, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, or cheese for extra richness.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Ideas

Cheese Topokki
Add shredded mozzarella at the end of cooking and broil until bubbly and golden.

Classic Tteokbokki
Simmer with cylindrical rice cakes and fish cakes until tender. Top with sesame seeds and spring onions.

Questions & Answers

Is it spicy?
Yes — it has a medium to high level of heat typical of traditional tteokbokki.

Can I use it with noodles instead of rice cakes?
Absolutely! Try it with ramyun, udon, or glass noodles for a spicy noodle dish.

Storage?
Store in a cool and dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Sustainability & Ethical Info

Packaged in plastic. Please follow local recycling guidelines.

Ingredients / Composition

• Water, hot chili paste (28.5%) [wheat paste, corn syrup, red pepper seasoning, wheat starch, alcohol, soybean paste, water, wheat extract], sugar, starch syrup, soy sauce, black bean sauce, red pepper powder, garlic, salt, wheat extract, onion extract, flavour enhancers (E631, E627), stabilizer (E415), oleoresin capsicum.

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

• Energy: 703 kJ / 170 kcal
• Fat: 1 g (saturated 0 g)
• Carbohydrate: 35 g (sugars 24 g)
• Protein: 4 g
• Salt: 4.1 g