Description
Buldak Hot Chicken Topokki Cup - 185 g
Buldak Topokki is a Korean instant dish based on soft, chewy rice cakes – also called tteokbokki – served in a convenient cup. The product belongs to the Korean street food category and is a ready-made version of the classic dukboki dish, which normally requires longer preparation. The rice cakes make up over 80% of the content and are combined with a strong sauce based on red pepper paste, corn syrup, soybeans, and a range of spices that together create a complex flavor profile. The sauce offers a combination of heat from chili, sweetness from sugar, and a deep umami character from soy sauce and yeast extract. The texture is characteristically soft and chewy, providing a satisfying mouthfeel that differs from traditional noodles. Preparation is simple: open the seasoning packets and pour the contents into the cup, add boiling water up to the mark (approx. 60 ml), stir, and place the lid on for 3-5 minutes. Alternatively, the cup can be microwaved without the lid for 3 minutes at 700 W or 2.5 minutes at 1000 W, followed by 20-30 seconds of heating. The product is packaged in a self-contained cup with a lid, making it easy to prepare and eat without extra utensils. The cup is suitable for use at home, at work, or during studies. The dish appeals to fans of Korean food, instant meals, and strong spicy food in general. It is particularly popular among young people and food enthusiasts who want an authentic taste experience without a long preparation time. The product contains soy as an allergen and is manufactured in a facility that also handles cereals, crustaceans, eggs, fish, nuts, peanuts, milk, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, and molluscs. The nutritional content per 100 g is relatively low in fat with 1.1 g and contains 54.6 g of carbohydrates and 4.9 g of protein. The product is suitable as a spicy snack, a quick dinner, or comfort food for those who love Korean instant food and strong flavors.
Product Declaration
Contents:
Rice cakes 81.1%: rice, refined salt, acidity regulator (citric acid (E330)), ethyl alcohol. Sauce 18.9%: white sugar, water, red pepper paste, corn syrup, artificial chicken flavor, flavor enhancer (E621, E635), modified potato starch, chili extract powder, yeast extract, garlic, onion, salt, SOYBEAN paste, SOY sauce, red pepper powder, curry powder, paprika extract, black pepper powder.
Allergens: SOY, SOYBEANS
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
1040kj/249kcal |
| Fat |
1.1 g |
| –
of which saturated fatty acids |
0.2 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| Carbohydrate |
54.6 g |
| –
of which sugars |
6.5 g |
| Protein |
4.9 g |
| Salt |
0 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
