AUTHENTIC Korean Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk: 떡국) Korean New Year's Day Soup 떡국 레시피

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

rice cakes

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a neutral-flavored alternative.

Soak Korean rice cakes in water to soften.

Slice beef into thin strips and marinate with soy sauce, garlic, and pepper.

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

Cook beef until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced onion and ginger to the pot; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Pour in more water and bring to a simmer.

Add soaked rice cakes and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add sliced carrots and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Beat eggs in a bowl and slowly drizzle into the soup while stirring to create ribbons.

Garnish with chopped green onions and seaweed before serving.

Drizzle sesame oil on top for added flavor.

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