Description
A comforting bowl of Tteokguk, Korea’s rice cake soup, perfect for Lunar New Year and any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced beef or chicken (fresh)
- 2 cups Korean rice cakes (soaked)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the broth by simmering beef or chicken gently in a pot.
- Soak the rice cakes in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
- Add the soaked rice cakes to the simmering broth.
- Season the broth with soy sauce and minced garlic.
- Cook until the rice cakes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve in pre-warmed bowls, ideally accompanied by pickled vegetables or kimchi.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute meat with mushrooms and use vegetable broth. Adjust spice levels with gochugaru if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg