Keto Tteokbokki with Cheese and Cauliflower Rice – Low-Carb Korean Comfort Food

 

🔥 Keto Tteokbokki with Cheese and Cauliflower Rice – Spicy, Cheesy, and Low-Carb!

Craving Korean tteokbokki but trying to stay keto? This Keto Tteokbokki with Cheese and Cauliflower Rice is a brilliant low-carb alternative to the beloved Korean street food—full of spice, flavor, and comfort without the carbs.
Instead of rice cakes, we use cauliflower rice and melted cheese for that chewy, hearty feel that satisfies every bite.

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📝 Ingredients (2 Servings)

Main Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)

• 1/2 cup sliced Korean fish cakes (optional, or omit for strict keto)

• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more to taste)

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil

For the sauce:

• 1 tbsp gochujang (sugar-free or low-carb version)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)

• 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener

• 1/3 cup water

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Keto Cheese Tteokbokki

1. Prep the cauliflower rice

   • Microwave or sauté cauliflower rice until soft (but not mushy). Set aside.

2. Make the sauce

   • In a pan, heat sesame oil and garlic. Add gochujang, soy sauce, chili flakes, sweetener, and water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Assemble the dish

   • Add cauliflower rice to the sauce. Stir well to coat.

   • Add fish cake slices (optional) and let simmer another 2–3 minutes.

   • Turn off heat, sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover the pan for 1–2 minutes until melted.

4. Top with sliced green onions and serve hot!

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🧀 Why It Works

• Cheese adds richness and stretch—just like melted tteok or creamy toppoki versions

• Cauliflower rice is light yet filling and soaks up the spicy sauce perfectly

• All the heat and sweetness of traditional tteokbokki—but with under 7g net carbs

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use sugar-free gochujang or make your own to keep it strict keto

• Add boiled egg halves for an authentic street-style feel

• Want it creamier? Stir in 1 tbsp of heavy cream for cheesy rose tteokbokki

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✅ Final Thoughts

Keto Tteokbokki with Cheese and Cauliflower Rice is spicy, cheesy, satisfying, and totally low-carb. It brings Korean comfort food back into your keto lifestyle—no rice cakes required.
Serve it as a snack, side dish, or even a light meal. You won’t miss the carbs!

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