08 / Soups

Tteokguk

떡국

Sliced rice cakes turn soft and pleasantly chewy as they simmer in broth. Adjust soaking and cooking time to the condition of the rice cakes.

Servings
4인분 / 4 servings
Preparation
20분 / 20 min
Cooking
25분 / 25 min

In the kitchen

  1. 01

    Soak rice cakes in cold water for 10 minutes and drain.

  2. 02

    Sauté beef in sesame oil, add water, and simmer until tender.

  3. 03

    Season with soup soy sauce and garlic; add rice cakes.

  4. 04

    When the cakes float, slowly stream in beaten eggs.

  5. 05

    Garnish with scallion, seaweed, and pepper.

THE SMALL DETAILS

Cooking tip

Do not overcook the rice cakes; they should remain pleasantly chewy.

Bring it to the table

Add dumplings to make tteok-manduguk.

Adjust seasoning and timing to your ingredients and equipment.