Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

Ingredients

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• 1 lb (450 g) Korean rice cakes (tteok), cylinder-shaped
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tsp gochugaru
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 oz (115 g) fish cakes, sliced (optional)
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Let’s make it

1. Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes if they are firm.
2. Bring water, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic to a simmer in a pan.
3. Add rice cakes and fish cakes if using. Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and the rice cakes are soft.
4. Stir in scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.