What's in it
Rice cakes, black bean sauce, fish cakes.
More about Black Bean Tteokbokki
Black bean tteokbokki is the snack-bar choice for children and anyone who cannot take spice: the rice cakes are cooked in a savoury, slightly sweet black bean sauce. Some shops offer it half and half with regular red tteokbokki.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork and fish are part of the dish.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is black bean tteokbokki?
Tteokbokki made with black bean sauce instead of chili — not spicy.
Is black bean tteokbokki spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is black bean tteokbokki vegetarian?
No — pork and fish are part of the dish.
Does black bean tteokbokki contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is black bean tteokbokki gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is black bean tteokbokki called in Korean?
짜장떡볶이, pronounced “jjajangtteokbokki”.