Recipe of Rice Cake Soup
Tteokguk is a traditional Korean rice cake soup often enjoyed during the Lunar New Year. It symbolizes good luck and aging one year older. This comforting and hearty dish features rice cake slices, a flavorful broth, and garnishes like eggs and seaweed. Follow this easy recipe to make Tteokguk and celebrate the new year Korean-style!
Recipe Summary
Preparation
60 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Soups
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sliced Korean rice cakes (tteok)
- 8 cups of water
- 4 sheets of roasted seaweed (gim), cut into thin strips
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 8 cups of beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
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Instructions:
- In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the sliced rice cakes and soy sauce to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice cakes are tender.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with a pinch of salt. Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat and make thin omelets. Once cooked, roll them up and slice into thin strips.
- Season the rice cake soup with salt and pepper to taste. If needed, adjust the soy sauce as well.
- Serve the Tteokguk in bowls, garnished with seaweed strips, egg strips, chopped green onions, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Enjoy your hearty and symbolic Korean rice cake soup!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Rice Cake Soup and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Rice Cake Soup to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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