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If the ddeok has been refrigerated and is hard, steam slightly or soak in very warm to hot water until it softens.
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Cut the rice-cakes (Ddeok) into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
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With a sharp knife, carefully cut slits into opposite sides of each ddeok piece, being careful not to split the piece in half.
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Slice onion from top to bottom into roughly 1/4 inch thick slices.
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Place all sauce ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well.
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Place beef in Marinade and let sit for 1/2 hour.
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Remove beef and pine nuts from marinade.
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Carefully place 1 teaspoon of the beef and pine nuts into the slits in a piece of ddeok.
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Repeat until all pieces are stuffed.
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Par boil the watercress stems until just softened.
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Tie one watercress stem around each end of the stuffed ddeok pieces.
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Heat a pan or skillet over medium to high heat.
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Place sliced onion in pan and cook for twenty to thirty seconds.
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Add sauce to pan.
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Gently add stuffed ddeok, then pour water into pan from one side, and reduce heat to low.
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Stir gently until all ddeok pieces are well coated with sauce.
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Cook at a slow simmer until the ddeok pieces turn a light golden color (about ten minutes), then remove from heat.
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Place the ddeok pieces onto a serving dish and pour the sauce from the pan over them.
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Serve warm.