Heartwarming Seolleongtang Tteokguk (Beef Bone Broth Rice Cake Soup)
Heartwarming Seolleongtang Tteokguk (Beef Bone Broth Rice Cake Soup)
Making Seolleongtang Tteokguk for the New Year’s Day Feast
Introducing a special Seolleongtang Tteokguk recipe, lovingly prepared for my parents on New Year’s Day, January 1st, 2019. This comforting and deeply flavorful rice cake soup is perfect for family gatherings. Discover more details on the blog: https://blog.naver.com/yejin1108/221431994314
Main Ingredients- 200g beef (for soup), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 dumplings (mandu)
- 2 handfuls rice cake slices (tteok, approx. 2 servings)
- 1kg beef bone broth (seolleongtang, store-bought or homemade)
Seasoning & Garnish- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- Egg garnish (optional)
- Salt (to taste, if needed)
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- Egg garnish (optional)
- Salt (to taste, if needed)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the rice cake slices in cold water for about 20 minutes until they become soft and pliable. Drain the soaked rice cakes well. In a pot, heat 1 Tbsp of sesame oil over medium heat and stir-fry the beef pieces until they are no longer pink on the outside.
Step 2
Once the beef is partially cooked, add 1/2 Tbsp of soy sauce and continue to stir-fry, seasoning the meat. This adds depth of flavor. Once the beef is cooked to your liking, set it aside on a separate plate.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the soup base. Pour 1kg of beef bone broth (or anchovy-kelp broth) into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the broth is boiling, add the drained rice cake slices and 8 dumplings. Cook until the rice cakes are tender and the dumplings float to the surface.
Step 4
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. The soy sauce-marinated beef and the rich beef bone broth itself provide a delicious base flavor, so additional seasoning might not be needed. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper for added aroma. You can add salt to your preference when serving.
Step 5
Ladle the hot tteokguk into bowls. Garnish generously with the pre-cooked beef and prepared egg garnish for a visually appealing and even more delicious Seolleongtang Tteokguk. Enjoy this heartwarming soup with loved ones to celebrate the New Year!
