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If youre using the noodles, soak them in hot water to cover while you proceed with the recipe.
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Put 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil in a saucepan or casserole and turn the heat to medium.
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Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring once or twice, for another minute.
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Add the stock and bring almost to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture simmers.
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Taste and add salt if necessary, along with plenty of black pepper.
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Add the dumplings and continue to simmer.
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If the soaked noodles are very long, cut them into manageable lengths with scissors and add them to the stock.
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Cook until the dumplings are hot, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
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Add the soy sauce and remaining sesame oil to the soup, divide it among 4 bowls, garnish with scallion, and serve
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Omit step 1.
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Step 2 remains the same, though if you like you can add 1/4 to 1/2 pound beef sirloin, cut into small cubes.
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In step 3, add about 1/2 pound duk (Korean rice cake), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
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Simmer until the rice cake is hot, about 5 minutes.
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Garnish and serve.
