Tteok-galbi

Method

1. 1 Finely chop the beef and pork, then mix them together for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
2. 2 Mix the meat with dried onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, grated pear, flour, sesame oil, and pepper.
3. 3 Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes, then shape it into flat patties 1.5 cm thick.
4. 4 Sear or grill each side for 5 minutes over medium heat until the outer edges are slightly browned.
5. 5 Brush more marinade over the patties and grill for another 3 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
6. 6 Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions, and serve hot with white rice.

With an appliance

• Oven 47 min

  Replace steps 4-5: place the patties on the racks of the oven at 230 degrees for 8 minutes, flip after 4 minutes, brush with sauce and add another 2 minutes; the patties should have a smooth, glossy surface, require minimal monitoring of the pan, but have no smoky edges.