Spicy rice cake (Ddeokbokki: 떡볶이) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Wind down your day with this nourishing american Spicy rice cake (Ddeokbokki: 떡볶이). A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.

http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/ddukbokkie Ingredients: 1 pound of cylinder shaped rice cake, bought or homemade. (Use a little more if you're not adding hard boiled eggs and fish cakes) 4 cups of water 7 large size dried anchovies, with heads and intestines removed 6 x 8 inch dried kelp 1/3 cup hot pepper paste 1 tbs hot pepper flakes 1 tbs sugar 3 green onions, cut into 3 inch long pieces 2 hard boiled eggs, shelled (optional) ½ pound fish cakes (optional) Directions: In a shallow pot or pan, add the water, dried anchovies, and dried kelp. Bring to a rolling boil for 15 minutes without the lid. Remove the anchovies and kelp. Add the hot pepper paste, hot pepper flakes, sugar, and sugar. Stir a little then add the rice cake, green onion, and the optional fish cakes and hard-boiled eggs. When it starts boiling, stir gently with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until the rice cake turns soft and the sauce thickens and looks shiny. Remove from the heat and serve hot.