Milky Beef and Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk) Without Bone Broth
Milky Beef and Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk) Without Bone Broth
Deliciously Simple Beef Tteokguk: A Creamy and Flavorful Recipe Even Without Bone Broth
It feels like just yesterday the new year dawned, but January has already flown by, and the Lunar New Year holiday has passed. Did everyone enjoy their tteokguk? Though it might be a bit late, I’m excited to share a special beef tteokguk recipe with you today. This recipe is for a simple yet incredibly flavorful beef tteokguk that doesn’t require any beef bone broth or anchovy broth. Let me show you how to make it!
Key Ingredients- 250g Tteokguk rice cakes (tteok)
- 80g Beef (brisket or soup cut recommended)
- 100ml Milk (the secret to a creamy, smooth broth!)
- 2 Eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until it’s nicely browned and no longer pink. Sautéing the beef well develops its savory flavor.
Step 2
Once the beef is sufficiently stir-fried, carefully pour in 800ml of water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat with the lid off. This step is crucial for extracting the deep beef flavor.
Step 3
As the water comes to a rolling boil, use a spoon to skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. Removing these impurities will ensure your tteokguk broth is clear and pristine.
Step 4
Prepare your tteokguk rice cakes in a separate bowl. Rinse them lightly in water to prevent sticking. Then, add the desired amount of tteok to the boiling broth. Be mindful not to add too many tteok, as this can thicken the broth excessively.
Step 5
Now it’s time for seasoning. For a clear, milky-white soup, use only 1 tablespoon of soy sauce initially! Adding too much soy sauce can make the broth dark. This tip allows you to control the color and adjust the final saltiness with salt later.
Step 6
When the rice cakes are tender and the soup comes back to a boil, slowly pour in the secret ingredient: 100ml of milk. While it might seem unusual, don’t worry! The milk won’t leave any unpleasant smell; instead, it will beautifully whiten the broth and impart a wonderfully smooth and savory taste. Stir gently as it heats up.
Step 7
Finally, add 1 teaspoon of salt and taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed. Then, gently drizzle in the 2 beaten eggs over the simmering soup. Let it cook for a moment until the eggs are set. Your delicious beef tteokguk, perfect for warming you up, is now ready!
