Delicious Maesaengi Tteokguk: Chewy Rice Cakes with Fragrant Seaweed
Delicious Maesaengi Tteokguk: Chewy Rice Cakes with Fragrant Seaweed
Super Easy Maesaengi Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup) with Dried Seaweed – Perfect for Busy Mornings!
Hello there! If you’re suddenly craving the fresh aroma and chewy texture of maesaengi (seaweed), this recipe is your answer! Using dried maesaengi, you can quickly and easily make a tteokguk (rice cake soup) with a deep, refreshing broth. Perfect for warming you up on a chilly day. Let’s make some delicious maesaengi tteokguk right away!
Ingredients- 600ml Water
- 2 Coin-shaped Broth Cubes (for a richer flavor)
- 3 Dumplings (frozen)
- Tteokguk Rice Cakes, as desired (prepare to your liking)
- 1 Dried Maesaengi Sheet (rehydrate in water before use for better texture)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup (Gukganjang) (key for umami!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Pour 600ml of water into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. This will form the base of our clear and refreshing broth.
Step 2
Once the water starts boiling, add 2 coin-shaped broth cubes to create a savory and deep-flavored broth. This step significantly enhances the soup’s richness.
Step 3
When the water is boiling vigorously again, carefully add the 3 dumplings. As the dumplings cook, they will infuse the broth with their delicious flavor.
Step 4
Add your desired amount of tteokguk rice cakes. It’s helpful to stir gently to prevent the rice cakes from sticking together.
Step 5
Let the soup simmer for about 3 more minutes while the rice cakes and dumplings cook. Wait until the rice cakes are soft and the dumplings are fully cooked through.
Step 6
After 3 minutes, taste the broth and adjust seasoning as needed. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup (Gukganjang) to enhance the savory notes. It’s best to add it gradually and taste as you go, rather than adding too much at once.
Step 7
Now it’s time for our star ingredient, 1 dried maesaengi sheet! If you pre-soak it slightly in water, it will dissolve more easily into the soup.
Step 8
After adding the maesaengi, simmer for only 1-2 more minutes. Boiling it for too long can cause its unique aroma to dissipate, so it’s important to cook it briefly just until it wilts.
Step 9
Voila! Chewy rice cakes, flavorful dumplings, and fragrant maesaengi all together! This incredibly simple yet delicious maesaengi tteokguk is now ready. Enjoy this warm and comforting soup!
