Mix rice flour and salt in a mixing bowl, slowly pour the boiling water into the flour while stirring with the other hands, using a pair of chopsticks or a spatula, the exact amount of water needed depends on the moisture level of your rice flour, which can vary a lot, the consistency of the mixture should be a rough dough;

Transfer into a lined steamer and steam on high for 20 - 25 minutes;

Or, loosely cover the dough mixture and microwave for 2 minutes, take the mixture out, stir and mix, then microwave fro another 2 minutes;

Brush your working surface with some sesame oil or use a silicone mat, transfer the cooked dough to the work surface, pound the dough with a pestle or wood rolling pin for at least 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth;

Shape the dough into long cylinder "ropes", the tteok is now ready to eat! You can eat them straight up dipped in some maple syrup and sesame oil;

Or, you can thread the tteok onto a skewer, grill each side for a few minutes until golden brown, then brush on the tteok-kkochi sauce;

You can also use these rice cakes in a stew, or soup, or any other way you like, enjoy!