Tteokguk

On Seollal (New Year’s Day in Korea), eating Tteokguk is a unique Korean tradition. Having a bowl  Tteokguk implies that “You are getting 1 year older!” So, there are some jokes about this food. For example, there is a common saying that if you hope to be younger, avoid eating Tteokguk on Seollal. However, people are struck by the delicious taste of Tteokguk every New Year’s Day. In addition, thesedays, some food companies produce ready-prepared Tteokguk. Thus, many customers can buy and enjoy Tteokguk, easily.

- Preparation Time + Cooking Time: 20~30 minutes
- Serving size: 3

Ingredients

5 Cups sliced Garaetteok, Korean rice cakes 7 cups of water, 100g sliced beef, 
2 sheets of dried seaweed, 2 eggs, chopped leek
※ Seasoning for beef: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chopped leek, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 
                                 1 teaspoon ground sesame, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ground pepper

Recipe

1. Wash the Garaettok, and then leave it to soak in water for 5 minutes. 
2. Divide yolks from egg whites, stir each of them seperately.
3. Fry stirred egg in a thin layer over low heat. Afterward, cut it into 0.5cm×3cm pieces. 
4. Ground the sheets of seaweed.
5. Combine the sliced beef with seasoning for beef in a pot. Mix well.
6. Cook the beef until well done and add water. Bring to a boil.
7. Add the soaked Garaetteok into boiling stock. Cook until the Garaetteok is floating. 
8. Add chopped leek to the pot.
9. Place the Tteokguk in a bowl, and top with sliced yolks, egg whites and ground seaweed.