Rich and Creamy Pine Nut Tteok-Mandu-Guk
A Nutritious and Delicious Pine Nut Tteok-Mandu-Guk Recipe Using Premium Korean Pine Nuts
Discover a special Tteok-Mandu-Guk recipe that harnesses the power of premium Korean pine nuts, renowned for their exceptional nutritional value and health benefits. Pine nuts are known to support lung health, alleviate coughs, and contribute to bone strength. This hearty soup features a rich, nutty broth that is lighter yet more flavorful than traditional bone broth. The combination of chewy rice cakes and savory dumplings makes for a perfectly satisfying meal. Nourish your family with this delightful and wholesome Pine Nut Tteok-Mandu-Guk.
Main Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp Korean pine nuts
- 7 frozen dumplings
- 1 handful of joraengi tteok (small, ring-shaped rice cakes, approx. 150g)
- 1 liter rice water (approx. 4 cups)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 handful of green onions (approx. 20g)
- Pinch of black pepper
Garnishes & Seasoning
- Pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- A few pine nuts (for garnish)
- A few jujubes (optional)
- Pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- A few pine nuts (for garnish)
- A few jujubes (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 5 tablespoons of pine nuts. Using ‘hwangjat’ (unpeeled pine nuts) instead of ‘baekjat’ (peeled pine nuts) will yield a more intense and nutty flavor, allowing you to fully appreciate the natural taste of the pine nuts.
Step 2
In a blender, combine 1 liter of rice water with half a cup of the prepared pine nuts (about 2.5 tablespoons worth). Blend until smooth. Ensure the pine nuts are finely ground to release their rich flavor into the rice water.
Step 3
Pour the blended pine nut mixture into a pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently.
Step 4
While the pine nut broth is simmering, add 1 tablespoon of tuna extract and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to season the soup. Tuna extract adds a savory depth, but you can substitute it with Korean soy sauce if preferred.
Step 5
Rinse the joraengi tteok lightly under cold water to prepare them. This prevents them from sticking together.
Step 6
Add the prepared joraengi tteok and dumplings to the simmering pine nut broth. Cook until the rice cakes are soft and the dumplings are cooked through.
Step 7
Once the tteok and dumplings are cooked, add a handful of thinly sliced green onions and a pinch of black pepper. Let it simmer for another moment to allow the fresh onion flavor to meld into the broth.
Step 8
Finally, adjust the seasoning to your taste with salt if needed, or add a little water if the soup is too salty. The dumplings may release enough saltiness on their own, so taste before adding more. For a beautiful presentation and added nutrition, garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, a few extra pine nuts, and optional jujubes. Your exquisite Pine Nut Tteok-Mandu-Guk is now ready!
