떡만둣국
Tteokguk
Pronunciation:
tduck-mandook-gook
Protein:
Beef
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️ Mild
Description
Tteokguk is a traditional Korean soup made with sliced rice cakes and beef broth, traditionally eaten on Lunar New Year. The soft, chewy rice cakes float in a rich, savory broth with dumplings, egg, and vegetables. This dish symbolizes gaining a year in age and prosperity.
Ingredients
Rice cakes (oval slices)
Beef broth
Mandu (dumplings)
Egg
Garlic
Green onions
Soy sauce
Salt
Sesame oil
Gochugaru (optional)
Variations
Regional variations exist in broth ingredients and rice cake shapes. Some versions add more vegetables or different meats. The broth can be clear or milky.
Fun Facts
Koreans believe that eating tteokguk adds a year to your age, so someone who was 20 becomes 21 after eating the soup.