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Tteokguk (New Year rice cake soup)

Seollal (Lunar New Year) soup of sliced rice cakes in beef broth with egg garnish and seaweed—eating it adds a year to your age.

Time
60min
Steps
5
Tteokguk (New Year rice cake soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg, wheat and soy.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer brisket and garlic in water 40 minutes until tender; shred beef and season with a little soy.

    2. 2

      Season the broth with soup soy and salt.

    3. 3

      Add rice cakes and boil until they float and soften, 3–5 minutes.

    4. 4

      Add scallions.

    5. 5

      Ladle into bowls and top with beef, egg strips and laver.

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