Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together your water and cornstarch.

Step 2

In a medium size pot set over low heat, add your avocado oil. You want to ensure your oil is warmed.

Step 3

Then add in your roasted black bean paste. Fry it in the oil for 1 minute.

Step 4

Then add in your onion, green onions that are sliced in 1 inch pieces, and fish cakes. Give it a stir until everything is covered in the sauce.

Step 5

Pour in your cornstarch water and dried kelp into the pot. Mix altogether scraping the base of the pot. Allow this to boil and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

Step 6

Add in your rice cakes and mix into the sauce. Season with sugar. Boil this for 10 minutes until rice cakes are soft but chewy or fork tender.

Step 7

Transfer to a plate and sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over top (optional).