How to Make Korean Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean Tteokguk, also known as Rice Cake Soup, is a traditional Korean dish that is often enjoyed during the Lunar New Year, but is also popular year-round. This comforting and hearty soup is made with thinly sliced rice cakes and a flavorful broth, and is often garnished with a variety of toppings, making it a versatile and satisfying meal.

With its rich history and cultural significance, Tteokguk is not only a delicious dish, but also a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Korea, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 sheet nori (dry seaweed)
  • 5 cups thinly sliced garae tteok (Korean glutinous rice cakes)
  • 32 fluid ounces Korean beef bone stock (such as Ottogi®)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 green onions, thin sliced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 46 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl and pour into the skillet. Tilt skillet so eggs yolks spread in a thin and even sheet. Cook until set, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips. Repeat with egg whites.
  • Place nori in another skillet over medium heat; toast until bright green and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Cut into thin strips.
  • Rinse rice cakes in cold water; drain.
  • Pour beef stock into a large pot; bring to a boil. Add rice cakes and garlic. Simmer until rice cake slices are tender, about 5 minutes. Add green onions; continue cooking until rice cakes start floating to the top, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with egg and nori strips.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 567mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 112g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 127mg