Ddeok Gook (Korean New Year Rice Cake Soup) Recipe

Name: Ddeok Gook (Korean New Year Rice Cake Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup thin sliced korean rice cake (ddeok gook ddeok); 1/4 cup dried anchovy (myeol chi - I think the Japanese word is naboshi); 6 cups water; 2 green onions, chopped; 4 ounces beef, cut into thin strips; 1 egg, beaten; 2 sheets nori (seasoned kim , dried laver seaweed); 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1/2 cup thin sliced korean rice cake (ddeok gook ddeok)
1/4 cup dried anchovy (myeol chi - I think the Japanese word is naboshi)
6 cups water
2 green onions, chopped
4 ounces beef, cut into thin strips
1 egg, beaten
2 sheets nori (seasoned kim , dried laver seaweed)
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic

1
Soak the rice cake in cold water for 30 minutes.
2
Marinate the beef in the soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, sugar, and minced garlic.
3
Saute the beef in a skillet, then set aside.
4
Put the 6 cups of water and the dried anchovies in a pot.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Strain out the anchovies and return the broth to the pot.
7
Add the rice cakes to the broth.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
9
Cook for 10-15 minutes, until tender.
10
Add the green onions.
11
Pour the egg in a little at a time.
12
Let it set a bit, then stir- if you stir right after adding the egg, the broth gets milky.
13
Put into bowls.
14
Garnish each bowl with some beef and some crumbled kim.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup thin sliced korean rice cake (ddeok gook ddeok), 1/4 cup dried anchovy (myeol chi - I think the Japanese word is naboshi), 6 cups water, 2 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ddeok Gook (Korean New Year Rice Cake Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ddeok Gook (Korean New Year Rice Cake Soup)

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