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Easy Korean Lunar New Year Soup l Tteok Mandu Guk

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Tteok Mandu Guk

Cultural Context

Tteok Mandu Guk is a traditional Korean soup enjoyed during the Lunar New Year, symbolizing prosperity and longevity. The dish features chewy rice cakes and savory dumplings, making it a comforting meal that brings families together. Today, it is enjoyed year-round, often customized with various fillings and vegetables.

KoreanKRmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
frozen rice cakes
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons green onion
2 eggs
pinch of salt
frozen dumplings
Korean beef rib soup (broth)
1 cup water
soup soy sauce
black pepper
1

Soak the frozen rice cakes in water for 15 minutes to soften them.

2

Mince 1 clove of garlic.

3

Slice the green onion to measure 2 tablespoons.

4

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and mix well.

5

In a medium-sized pot, place a strainer and pour in the Korean beef rib soup to strain out any excess fat and bones, keeping the meat for garnish.

6

Add 1 cup of water to the pot along with the minced garlic and heat the pot.

7

Add the frozen dumplings to the pot and bring to a boil.

8

Once the dumplings float in the broth, add the drained rice cake slices and stir gently to prevent sticking.

9

Season the broth with soup soy sauce and salt, then let it boil for about 5 minutes or until the rice cakes become soft.

10

Slowly pour the egg wash into the soup in a circular motion, avoiding stirring until the egg has coagulated to prevent cloudiness.

11

Add the sliced green onion and sprinkle black pepper over the soup.

12

Ladle the soup into a bowl and top with the meat from the broth package.

Equipment Needed

medium-sized potstrainerbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Tteok Mandu Guk
Local Name: 떡만두국

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