TTEOKGUK (KOREAN RICE CAKE SOUP)

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It's been a long time since we've eaten tteokguk (rice cake soup) so it was a pleasant surprise when the wife took over the reins in the kitchen and surprised me and the kids with this delicious Korean soup. Tteokguk is a traditional dish enjoyed by many (if not all Koreans) during the Lunar New Year holiday. The rice cake used to make tteokguk is first made into a long, white cylinder shape called garae tteok. Its shape and length is symbolic, wishing for longevity in life.

Provided by mykoreaneats

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water, or as needed
½ pound beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
½ onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups thinly sliced garae tteok (Korean glutinous rice cakes)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine water and beef strips in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-high heat and simmer, skimming off any foam from the top. Add onion and garlic; simmer stock until flavors combine, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Rinse rice cake slices in cold water and drain well. Stir rice cakes and soy sauce into the stock; bring to a gentle boil until rice cake slices start to float, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir eggs and green onions into the stock. Ladle into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.8 calories, Carbohydrate 137.9 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 556.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Chelsea Raudales
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Sm Sobuj
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Sojib Game
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create something truly special.


Atiq Rahman
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


yunus Malik
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Kakooza Hassan
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This soup is the perfect way to celebrate the new year. It's a symbol of good luck and prosperity.


Prince
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the red pepper flakes. The soup was still delicious.


Mary Easthorpe
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The broth is so rich and flavorful.


Ruth Albrant
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I've never made tteokguk before, but this recipe made it easy. The soup was delicious, and my family loved it.


mustafe Ibrahin
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I love the chewy texture of the rice cakes in this soup. It's so different from anything else I've ever had.


Szabina Németh
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Umais Ahmad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really thick and gloopy. I think I might have added too much rice flour.


Armando Munoz
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a side of kimchi.


Patience Shumbanhete
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Ken Alyona
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasoning, and it was much better.


Nonkululeko Mkhabele
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I love tteokguk, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The rice cakes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and flavorful.


Aadithya Wickramasinghe
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the rice cakes give it a unique texture.


Mahmad Ziyo
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I'm not a huge fan of rice cakes, but this soup was delicious! The broth was so flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Deborah Nelson
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This tteokguk recipe was a hit! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the rice cakes were chewy and soft. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, for a bit of crunch.