Tteokguk Recipe in English – Korean Rice Cake Soup for New Year’s Day

 Intro Paragraph : Tteokguk is a rice cake soup traditionally eaten on Lunar New Year. Learn its meaning and how to cook it from scratch in this English-friendly recipe.

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🍲 Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) Recipe & Nutrition

🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

✅ Main Ingredients

  • Korean rice cakes (tteok) – 200g (sliced, preferably for soup)

  • Beef (brisket or rib-eye) – 100g (thinly sliced)

  • Egg – 1 (beaten, for garnish)

  • Garlic – 2 cloves (minced)

  • Green onions – 2 stalks (chopped)

  • Korean soy sauce – 2 tbsp

  • Sesame oil – 1 tbsp

✅ Soup Base

  • Water – 1.5L (6 cups)

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Broth

  • In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

  • Add the beef and cook for about 10 minutes, removing any scum that rises to the top.

  • Once the beef is tender, remove it from the broth, and thinly slice it.

2️⃣ Prepare the Rice Cakes

  • If using dried rice cakes, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to soften them.

  • If using fresh or pre-made tteok, skip this step.

3️⃣ Add the Tteok

  • Add the soaked or fresh rice cakes to the broth and simmer for about 10 minutes or until they become soft and tender.

4️⃣ Season the Soup

  • Add soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.

5️⃣ Add the Egg

  • Beat the egg and slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.

6️⃣ Serve

  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with the sliced beef, chopped green onions, and a few drops of sesame oil. Enjoy with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables!


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💪 3. Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, ~350g)

NutrientAmount
Calories300-400 kcal

Protein20-25g (from beef and egg)
Fat10-15g (from sesame oil and beef)
Carbohydrates35-40g (from rice cakes)
Sodium~800mg (from soy sauce and seasoning)
Key BenefitsHigh in protein and iron → Perfect for muscle building and immune support

💡 Tteokguk is a comforting and nutritious Korean soup made with chewy rice cakes, tender beef, and egg ribbons, traditionally enjoyed during New Year's celebrations to symbolize longevity and prosperity. 🍲🎉

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