Light, Savory Tofu Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup with Tofu)
A 1-serving rice cake soup made with sautéed tofu instead of meat, simmered to be light and non-greasy.
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Instead of meat, tofu is sautéed and used both in the soup and as a topping, bringing out a light and savory flavor. Made with anchovy broth, sliced rice cakes, and egg, this is a clean, comforting one-bowl meal using everyday ingredients.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Sliced rice cakes (tteokguk-tteok)150 g
- Tofu100 g
- Egg1
- Large green onion (daepa)a little
- Seasoned dried seaweed sheets
- Ground toasted sesame seeds
- Anchovy broth2 1/2 cups
Seasoning
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Salta little
- Ground black peppera little
- For sliced rice cakes, 1 serving is about two handfuls; soak them in water to soften.
- Instead of tofu, you can also prepare minced beef, sauté it, and use it as a topping.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
For sliced rice cakes (tteokguk-tteok), 1 serving is about two handfuls. Instead of meat, I prepared tofu and egg.
You will also need a little large green onion (daepa) and seasoned dried seaweed sheets.
Prep the ingredients
You can chop the tofu finely or mash it. Thinly slice the green onion.
Soak the sliced rice cakes in water to soften, and beat the egg well.
Sauté the tofu
Add 1/3 tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) to the tofu and sauté it thoroughly.
I seasoned and sautéed it because about half will go on top as a garnish; you can also prepare minced beef and sauté it like this to top the soup.
Set aside about half of the sautéed tofu...
Boil the soup
Pour in 2 1/2 cups anchovy broth and season the soup with 2/3 tbsp soup soy sauce.
Add the sliced rice cakes and bring to a boil; as they cook, they will start to float to the top.
Once the rice cakes are cooked through and chewy, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt.
Drizzle the beaten egg in a circle little by little, and let it cook as is without stirring.
Add the green onion and give it a quick boil so the flavors meld, then finish.
Finish
Ladle into a bowl and finish by topping with the reserved tofu, seasoned dried seaweed sheets, ground toasted sesame seeds, and a light dash of ground black pepper.
It looks truly hearty and appetizing.
Ppunwife's tips
- Drizzle the beaten egg in a circle little by little, and let it cook as is without stirring.
- You can also prepare minced beef and sauté it like this to top the soup.
FAQ
How should I prep the tofu?
Depending on your preference, you can finely chop it with a knife or mash it with a spoon.
Can I use beef instead of tofu?
Yes, you can prepare minced beef, season it with soup soy sauce, sauté it, and add it as a topping.
How can I add the egg without making the broth cloudy?
Drizzle the beaten egg little by little in a circle along the edge of the pot, and let it set without stirring.
