Korean
Korean - Soups and Stews
Tteokguk
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 400g garae tteok (sliced rice cakes), soaked 30 minutes
- • 150g beef brisket, thinly sliced
- • 8 cups water
- • 2 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 eggs, beaten
- • 2 spring onions, sliced
- • 1 sheet roasted gim, cut into thin strips
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the beef in the water for 20 minutes, then season with soy sauce, soup soy sauce, and garlic.
2
Phase 2
Drain the soaked rice cakes and add them to the simmering broth.
3
Phase 3
Simmer 8-10 minutes until the rice cakes float and turn soft.
4
Phase 4
Drizzle in the beaten eggs and let set for 30 seconds before stirring gently.
5
Phase 5
Ladle into bowls and garnish with spring onions and gim strips.