Easy Korean Tteok Recipe

Tteokguk is a traditional Korean dish often eaten to celebrate the New Year.

Flavor Characteristics

Soup Flavor: The soup is typically made by simmering beef, chicken, or sagol (beef bones), each offering a different flavor. Soups made with beef or chicken are rich in umami, while sagol provides a thick and robust flavor.

Tteok Texture: The tteok used is soft and chewy, becoming moist when simmered in the soup. The long shape of the tteok symbolizes a wish for longevity.

Toppings: It is garnished with egg, seaweed, and green onions, creating a beautiful appearance and balanced texture. These additions bring various flavors, making the dish even more enjoyable.

Ingredients (2 servings)

◆ Tteok (Korean rice cakes): 400g
◆ Beef (thinly sliced): 100g
◆ Daikon radish: appropriate amount
◆ Green onion: 1/2 stalk
◆ Eggs: 2
◆ Water: 1 liter
◆ Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
◆ Salt: appropriate amount
◆ Pepper: appropriate amount
◆ Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
◆ Grated garlic: 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tteok

Soak the tteok in water for 20-30 minutes to soften.

2. Prepare the Beef

Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces, heat sesame oil in a pan, and stir-fry the beef. Once the color changes, remove and set aside.

3. Make the Soup

Add water to a pot and return the beef. Add grated garlic and salt, then simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

4. Cook the Tteok

Once the soup comes to a boil, add the soaked tteok and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. When the tteok floats, reduce the heat.

5. Prepare the Eggs

Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and pour them into the pot just before the soup is done. Once the eggs begin to set, stir gently and turn off the heat.