HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!! | COOK WITH ME | Lunar New Year Korean Rice Cake Soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is often less expensive.

rice cakes

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: pasta

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while pasta is usually more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective option.

Soak the rice cakes in water for 30 minutes to soften them.

Slice the beef into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, garlic, and pepper for 15 minutes.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the marinated beef.

Cook the beef until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced daikon radish and ginger to the pot, simmering for 10 minutes.

Stir in the soaked rice cakes and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and mushrooms, cooking until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Season the soup with additional soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and pour it slowly into the soup while stirring to create ribbons.

Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle sesame oil on top before serving.

Serve hot, optionally with seaweed on the side.

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