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title: Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/tteokbokki
---

Gather @korean rice cake{500%g}, @fish cake{150%g}, @spring onion{3%stalk}, @egg{2} and @toasted sesame seed{1%tsp}.

If the rice cakes are refrigerated or frozen, soak them in warm @water{600%ml} for 10 minutes so they cook evenly. ~{10%minutes}

Stir the @gochujang{3%tbsp}, @gochugaru{1%tbsp}, @sugar{1.5%tbsp}, @soy sauce{1%tbsp} and @garlic{2%clove} into the water in a wide pan and bring to a boil.

Add the rice cakes and simmer briskly, stirring often, for 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Add the fish cakes and boiled eggs and simmer 5 more minutes, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the scallions, cook 1 final minute, and serve hot with sesame seeds on top. ~{1%minutes}