Tteokguk Recipe

Tteokguk is a savory soup that is made with sliced rice cakes. It is a must have dish during New Year's. This is because most Koreans believe that eating something sticky will bring great luck for the coming year. Luck or not, this delicious soup is definitely worth a try!

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 10 Cups of Water
- 16 OZ. of Beef Brisket: sliced thinly
- 1 Small Onion: sliced thinly
- 6 Cloves of Garlic: crushed
- 3 Stalks of Green Onions: chopped
- 4 Cups of Garae Tteok, Korean Rice Cake (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 Clove of Garlic: minced
- 1/2 TSP. of Sesame Oil
- 2 TBSP. of Salt
- 1 TSP. of Pepper
- 1 TSP. of Guk Ganjang, Korean Soup Soy Sauce (This is available in most Asian groceries)

Garnish Ingredients: 

- 1 Egg: beaten
- 1 Stalk of Green Onions: chopped
- 1/2 Sheet Gim, Korean Nori (This is available in most Asian groceries)

Instructions:

-1- In a large pot, combine these ingredients: the water, beef, onion, crushed garlic and green onions. Bring these ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat.

-2- When it beings to boil, lower the heat and allow it to simmer for an hour or until the beef has become tender. Remove the meat and strain the broth. Discard the vegetables.

-3- Now soak the rice cakes in cold water for half an hour and then drain it.

-4- Mix the beef with the minced garlic and sesame oil. Season it with salt and pepper and then set aside.

-5- Return the broth to the heat and once again bring it to the boil. Now add the rice cakes and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice cakes become soft. Season with guk ganjang. Now make sure you add the egg right before you turn off the heat. Serve this dish immediately.

-6- Enjoy!

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