Traditional Korean New Year Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk) Recipe (New Year 2021!) // 새해 떡국 만들기

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.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

Prepare rice cakes by soaking them in water.

Separate egg yolks and whites for topping.

Wipe oil onto the frying pan and heat on low.

Cook egg yolks in a circular shape until set, then flip.

Cook egg whites in the same manner as yolks.

In a pot, cook the marinated beef until browned.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add anchovy sauce and salt to the boiling water.

Add soaked rice cakes and dumplings to the pot.

Cook until rice cakes and dumplings rise to the top, indicating they are done.

Serve in a bowl and add toppings.

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