Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes) 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Korean rice cakes (tteok)

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste (gochujang) or red chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 1 spring onion (chopped)

• 1 boiled egg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil water:
   Add water to a pan and bring to a boil.

2. Add sauce:
   Mix chili paste, sugar, soy sauce, and garlic into the boiling water.

3. Cook rice cakes:
   Add rice cakes and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens.

4. Add spring onions:
   Add chopped spring onions and cook for 1 more minute.

5. Serve:
   Put in a bowl and top with a boiled egg if you like. Serve hot.