Happy New Year Rice Cake Soup

Ingredients:

For the Broth:

1. 8 cups beef or vegetable broth
2. 1 onion, thinly sliced
3. 4 cloves garlic, minced
4. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
5. Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice Cake Soup:

1. 2 cups thinly sliced Korean rice cakes (tteok)
2. 2 cups shredded cooked beef or brisket (optional)
3. 2 eggs, beaten
4. 2 green onions, finely chopped
5. Seaweed (optional, for garnish)
6. Sesame oil (optional, for drizzling)

Cooking Steps:

For the Broth:

1. Prepare Broth:
   • In a large pot, bring the beef or vegetable broth to a simmer.
   • Add sliced onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
   • Allow the broth to simmer for about 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.

For the Rice Cake Soup:

1. Add Rice Cakes:
   • Add the thinly sliced rice cakes to the simmering broth.
2. Cook Rice Cakes:
   • Cook the rice cakes until they are tender and fully cooked, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3. Incorporate Beef (Optional):
   • If using shredded cooked beef or brisket, add it to the soup and let it heat through.
4. Season:
   • Adjust the seasoning of the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste.
5. Prepare Eggs:
   • Slowly pour beaten eggs into the simmering soup, stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
6. Garnish:
   • Garnish with finely chopped green onions and seaweed strips.
7. Serve:
   • Ladle the Rice Cake Soup into bowls, drizzling with optional sesame oil.
8. Enjoy Tradition:
   • Serve hot and enjoy this traditional Korean dish often associated with celebrating the New Year.

Warm your heart and celebrate with the symbolic flavors of Tteokguk, a comforting Rice Cake Soup that brings joy and tradition to your table.