Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

• 1 lbkorean rice cakes, cylinder-shaped
• 2 cupswater
• 3 tbspgochujang
• 1 tbspgochugaru
• 1 tbspsoy sauce
• 2 tbspgranulated sugar
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 4 ozfish cakes, cut in triangles
• 3 scallions, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Whisk water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic in a wide skillet. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the rice cakes and fish cakes. Cook over medium heat 10-12 min, stirring often, until the cakes are soft and chewy.

3. 3

   Add scallion and eggs. Simmer 3-4 min until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon.

4. 4

   Serve hot, straight from the pan.