Beef Bone Broth Tteok Manduguk (Rice Cake and Dumpling Soup)
A simple Lunar New Year rice cake and dumpling soup made by simmering chewy rice cakes and dumplings in store-bought beef bone broth.
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This 2-serving rice cake and dumpling soup is easy to make using store-bought beef bone broth without needing separate beef. Once the rice cakes cook and float to the surface, add the dumplings and scallions to bring everything to a quick boil. The rich broth and chewy rice cakes combine for a hearty, satisfying bowl for Lunar New Year.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Sliced rice cakes (tteokguk-tteok)300 g
- Skinless dumplings (gullim-mandu) (or frozen dumplings)6
- Scallions (jjokpa) (or large green onion (daepa))a little
- Egg1
- Beef bone broth1 pack, 500 g
- Water (or anchovy broth)2 1/2 cups
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Tuna extract sauce (chamchi-aek) (or fish sauce, salt)1 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Seasoned dried seaweed sheets
- If the sliced rice cakes are hard, soak them in water.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
If the sliced rice cakes are hard, soak them in water.
I prepared 1 packet (500g) of store-bought beef bone broth.
Here are 6 skinless dumplings made a little while ago, 1 egg for the egg garnish, scallions, and seasoned dried seaweed sheets.
Slice the ingredients
Finely chop a portion of the scallions for garnish, and cut the rest into 2 to 3 cm lengths.
If using large green onion, slice it thinly on a diagonal.
Separate the egg yolk and white, fry each into thin egg sheets, and slice them into thin strips.
Simmer the soup
Pour in 1 packet of beef bone broth and 2 1/2 cups of water, then add the rice cakes. If using frozen dumplings, add them together with the rice cakes to simmer.
Season with 1 tbsp soup soy sauce and 1 tbsp tuna extract sauce. If adding minced garlic, you can add a little bit at this time.
Since beef bone broth is already seasoned, taste the broth as you adjust.
When the rice cakes are fully cooked, they float to the top; at this point, add the skinless dumplings and scallions and boil quickly.
Since the dumplings were already cooked, I added them at the end just to heat them through. Finish with a few shakes of ground black pepper.
Finish
Ladle portions of rice cakes, dumplings, and broth into bowls, then garnish with the egg strips, crushed seaweed, and scallions to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Since beef bone broth is already seasoned, taste the broth as you adjust.
- If using frozen dumplings, add them together with the rice cakes to simmer.
FAQ
When should I add frozen dumplings?
When using frozen dumplings, you do not need to thaw them; add them right from the start along with the rice cakes to simmer.
Can I use another broth instead of water with the beef bone broth?
It is also great to mix in an equal amount of anchovy broth instead of water.
What seasoning can I substitute if I do not have tuna extract sauce?
Instead of tuna extract sauce, you can use fish sauce or salt to season the broth.
Is there anything to keep in mind when seasoning?
Commercial beef bone broth often already has a base seasoning, so it is best to taste the broth first before adjusting the seasonings.
