The “Veganuary” is about creating awareness for better nutrition. Can plant-based food taste good? And how! The proof is this recipe.

Soak the rice cakes in cold water for 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the garlic in it until soft. Add the rice cakes, broth, gochujang paste, gochugaru powder, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to the boil, reduce the temperature and simmer for 8 minutes.

Add the Chinese cabbage and spring onions, and simmer for another 4-6 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and everything has thickened into a nice sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the tteokbokki sprinkled with spring onions and sesame seeds.

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