Super Simple Tteokguk Without Beef Bone Broth
Super Simple Tteokguk Without Beef Bone Broth
Quick and Delicious Tteokguk Using Basic Pantry Ingredients
Craving tteokguk but don’t have beef bone broth on hand? Don’t worry! This recipe uses common refrigerator staples to create a rich and deep-flavored tteokguk, just like one made with bone broth. With tteokguk rice cakes and a few basic seasonings, anyone can easily and quickly make delicious tteokguk. Try this super simple tteokguk recipe that even beginners can follow without fail!
Main Ingredients- 100g minced beef
- 2 bowls tteokguk rice cakes (approx. 400g)
- 1/3 large green onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (100ml)
- A little shredded dried seaweed (gim)
- 900ml water (approx. 4.5 bowls)
Seasoning & Others- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (guk-ganjang)
- 0.5 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp salt (or salted shrimp)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 dumplings (optional)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (guk-ganjang)
- 0.5 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp salt (or salted shrimp)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 dumplings (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the frozen tteokguk rice cakes under cold water until the water runs clear. Then, soak them in water for about 15-20 minutes until softened. This will ensure the rice cakes are tender and chewy when cooked.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil and 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add the minced beef and stir-fry until it is no longer pink. Stir-frying the beef like this removes any gamey smell and enhances its flavor.
Step 3
Once the beef is mostly cooked, add 1 Tbsp minced garlic and 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup. Continue to stir-fry for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the soy sauce is absorbed into the beef.
Step 4
Now, pour in 900ml of water (about 4.5 bowls), which will form the base of your tteokguk broth. I added a bit more water than the recipe calls for because I prefer a brothier soup; feel free to adjust to your preference. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
While the water is coming to a boil, wash and thinly slice the green onion. I used green onion that was already frozen, but you can use fresh or substitute with other vegetables if you like.
Step 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until well beaten. Whisking the eggs thoroughly will help them disperse beautifully in the soup.
Step 7
When the water is boiling vigorously, drain the soaked tteokguk rice cakes and add them to the pot. I also added 2 frozen dumplings at this time for a heartier meal. Dumplings make the tteokguk even more satisfying!
Step 8
When the rice cakes are cooked and floating to the surface, slowly pour in 1/2 cup (100ml) of milk, the secret ingredient for today’s tteokguk! After adding the milk, gently stir with a spatula to prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the bottom. The milk will make the broth wonderfully creamy and rich.
Step 9
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface while the tteokguk is simmering to keep the broth clear and clean. Then, sprinkle in 0.5 Tbsp of black pepper and season with 1 Tbsp of salt to taste. For an extra boost of savory flavor, you can substitute the salt with 1 Tbsp of salted shrimp (saeujeot).
Step 10
Add the sliced green onions to the pot and simmer for another minute to infuse the broth with their fresh aroma.
Step 11
Finally, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs over the simmering tteokguk. Let the eggs cook without stirring until they form soft curds, then gently stir to distribute them evenly throughout the soup, creating beautiful ribbons of cooked egg.
Step 12
Notice how the broth has turned milky white from the combination of milk and eggs? It looks just like a rich, deeply flavored beef bone broth!
Step 13
Ladle the finished tteokguk into a serving bowl. Garnish generously with shredded dried seaweed (gim) for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal. I used laver seaweed (parae-gim) that I cut with scissors.
Step 14
And there you have it – a rich and savory tteokguk, made without beef bone broth! This recipe is simple yet delivers a special flavor. Enjoy delicious tteokguk anytime with this recipe. It’s a taste the whole family will love!
