Easy Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)

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Easy Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)

Tteokguk, a traditional Korean rice cake soup, is made with soft, chewy rice cakes simmered in a clear, flavorful beef and vegetable broth. This comforting dish symbolizes good fortune and is perfect for New Year’s celebrations or cozy meals anytime!

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Ingredients

Servings

For beef stock

  • 1 lb beef brisket or beef rump
  • 4 large chunks Korean radish or daikon radish
  • 3 large dried sea kelp (dashima)
  • 1 large onion halved
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 12 cup water
  • 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
  • 1 tbsp Korean tuna sauce
  • salt to taste

For beef seasoning

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

For rice cake soup

  • 2 lb (900 g) rice cakes
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 sheets Roasted seaweed crumbled, optional
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs, separated to garnish, optional
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Instructions

To make the beef stock

  1. Combine beef, radish, dried sea kelp, onion, and garlic in a large pot of water and bring it to boil. When the stock begins to boil, it is important to remove the sea kelp and discard. Continue to simmer the rest for 45-60 minutes over low heat. Remove the beef and vegetables and reserve the stock. Discard the vegetables but not the beef. Let the beef cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Season the broth with Korean soup soy sauce, Korean tuna sauce, and salt according to your taste. Keep the broth warm.

To season the beef

  1. Shred the beef, collecting it in a mixing bowl. Add Korean soup soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Toss well and set aside.

To cook the rice cakes

  1. Soak the rice cakes in water for 15 minutes while you are making the stock. To cook the rice cakes, bring a pot of water to boil. Add the rice cakes and cook until they are soft over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Strain the rice cakes with a mash strainer and place them in a serving bowl.

Optional egg garnish

  1. Separate egg whites and egg yolks. Lightly beat each egg part with a fork. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Pour a thin layer of egg whites and spread around the skillet with a spoon. Cook each side briefly, about 1 minute. (Do not brown the egg.) Set the cooked egg whites aside, then do the same with the egg yolks. Slice the whites and yolks into short, thin white and yellow strips.

To serve

  1. Pour the hot beef broth over the rice cakes in a serving bowl and top with shredded beef, egg topping, and chopped green onion.
  2. Crumbled roasted seaweed is another great topping to add. Drizzle a few drops of sesame oil, and sprinkle black pepper. Serve immediately, with kimchi on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 755kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 128g (43%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 636mg (27%) Potassium 798mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 122IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 755 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 755kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 128g 43%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 636mg 27%
Potassium 798mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 122IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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