Korean New Year’s Beef-Rice Cake Soup

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1
Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb rice cake , frozen , sliced
1/2 lb sirloin steak
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
8 cups beef broth
2 green onions , sliced diagonally
1 egg , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
278
Sugar
1g
Fat
8g
Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup, also known as tteokguk, is a traditional soup enjoyed during the Korean New Year. It is a warming and comforting soup that is perfect for cold weather. Tteokguk is made with rice cakes, beef, and a savory broth, and it is often garnished with green onions. The soup is also said to represent a year of good luck and prosperity, as the long rice cakes symbolize longevity.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
2.Cut beef into thin strips and toss with marinade to coat.
3.Heat a large pot over high heat and add beef mixture, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes, until meat is browned.
4.Add beef broth and rice cakes to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5.Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until rice cakes are cooked and beef is tender.
6.Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring to create egg ribbons.
7.Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

PROS

This soup is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for cold weather.

It is also a traditional dish enjoyed during Korean New Year’s celebrations.

CONS

This dish may be difficult to find ingredients for, and frozen rice cakes may not be readily available in all areas.

It is also relatively high in sodium, so those who need to limit their sodium intake should exercise caution.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup contains lean protein from the sirloin steak and egg, as well as complex carbohydrates from the rice cake.
The addition of garlic may help support immune function and aid in reducing blood pressure.

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