Hearty and Warm Tteok-Mandu-Guk (Rice Cake and Dumpling Soup)
Easy Tteok-Mandu-Guk Recipe Using Garae-tteok (Cylindrical Rice Cakes)
This is a satisfying and delicious Tteok-Mandu-Guk made by utilizing garae-tteok from the freezer, simmered in a rich beef bone broth with chewy rice cakes and flavorful dumplings. Enjoy a warm and filling meal with this super simple recipe.
Tteok-Mandu-Guk Ingredients- Tteokguk-tteok (rice cake slices for soup) for 1 serving (approx. 150-200g)
- 1 pack of your favorite dumplings (approx. 8-10 dumplings)
- 1 pack of pre-made beef bone broth (Sago Gomtang) (approx. 500g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the rice cakes, the star ingredient of Tteok-Mandu-Guk. Place the frozen garae-tteok on a cutting board and slice them into manageable pieces for soup, about 0.3cm thick, similar to tteokguk-tteok. Slicing them to a moderate thickness will help them cook evenly.
Step 2
Soak the sliced tteokguk-tteok in cold water for about 10-15 minutes. This soaking process softens the rice cakes, making them wonderfully chewy and tender when cooked. Drain them and set aside.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the broth that will give our Tteok-Mandu-Guk its deep flavor. Pour 1 pack of pre-made beef bone broth (Sago Gomtang) into a pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. If the package instructions suggest adding water, follow them accordingly. Let the broth simmer sufficiently to release its rich and savory aroma.
Step 4
Once the beef bone broth comes to a rolling boil, add all the prepared tteokguk-tteok. To prevent the rice cakes from sticking to the bottom of the pot, gently stir them with chopsticks or a ladle as they cook. Let them simmer for about 3-5 minutes, or until the rice cakes become translucent and tender.
Step 5
While the rice cakes are cooking, prepare the dumplings. Steam your preferred type of dumplings (kimchi or meat dumplings) in a steamer over high heat for about 8-10 minutes until they are heated through. Ensuring the dumplings are fully cooked and warm is key. Alternatively, you can cook them directly in the simmering broth.
Step 6
Carefully ladle the cooked rice cakes and hot broth into a serving bowl. Gently loosen the rice cakes as you transfer them to make the soup look more appealing.
Step 7
Finally, arrange the freshly steamed dumplings on top of the rice cake soup. This completes your delicious Tteok-Mandu-Guk, a perfect blend of chewy rice cakes and savory dumplings!
Step 8
When you crave a warm, comforting soup, especially on a chilly day, whip up this incredibly simple recipe for a satisfying meal. For an enhanced flavor, garnish with chopped green onions, shredded egg omelet, or seaweed flakes. Enjoy your delicious homemade Tteok-Mandu-Guk!
