Korean Rice-Cake Soup (Tteokguk)

 

 

 

Greetings from the world of Korean food! Prepare to go on a culinary journey as you explore the delicious flavors of Tteokguk, or Korean rice-cake soup. This traditional Korean meal is frequently consumed during the Lunar New Year celebrations and has a special position in Korean culture. Let's get started and discover how to make this warming and tasty soup!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

• 2 cups of sliced rice cakes (tteok)
• 4 cups of beef broth
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to your own taste

 

Optional Toppings:

 

• Sesame seeds
• Roasted seaweed
• Chili flakes

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Over medium heat, gently bring the beef broth to a boil in a large pot.
2. Put the rice cakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic in the pot. Then, mix all the flavors by swirling it well.
3. Lower the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for roughly 10 minutes so the rice cakes may swell and take in the flavors.
4. Crack the eggs into a basin and lightly beat them in the interim. Add a little salt and pepper for seasoning.
5. Gently swirl the simmering soup as you slowly pour in the beaten eggs. This will disperse delicate fried egg threads throughout the soup.
6. Add the green onions, then simmer the soup for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
7. season with salt and pepper as needed after tasting the soup.
8. Spoon the heated soup into bowls and sprinkle with optional toppings, if desired.
9. Enjoy the warming flavor of Korean rice-cake soup when served hot!

 

 

Tips:

 

• To give the soup a deeper taste, use homemade beef broth or a dash of fish sauce.
• Feel free to add thinly sliced meat or other proteins of your choosing to your soup to make it your own.
• Rice cakes should be soft but still have a slight crunch to them; avoid overcooking them.

 

 

Congratulations! You have successfully made a delightful bowl of tteokguk, a traditional Korean rice-cake soup. Take pleasure in the beautiful fusion of tastes and textures that perfectly captures Korean food. This soup will warm your heart and please your palate whether you're celebrating the Lunar New Year or just trying out Korean cuisine.