Rich & Nutty Perilla Seed Tteokguk Recipe
Savor the Comforting Aroma! A Hearty Bowl of Perilla Seed Rice Cake Soup
Introducing a delicious recipe for Perilla Seed Tteokguk, where the deep, rich nuttiness of perilla seeds fills your home with warmth. Chase away the chill with a steaming bowl of this hearty rice cake soup.
Main Ingredients
- 400g Tteokguk rice cakes (sliced rice cakes for soup)
- 2 eggs
- 1 stalk green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully check and prepare all the ingredients needed for the recipe. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat them well, and then cook thin omelets in a pan with plenty of cooking oil until golden brown. Once cooled slightly, slice the egg omelets into your desired size or shape.
Step 2
Wash the green onion thoroughly and thinly slice it. You can separate the white and green parts; the white parts are great for the soup base, while the green parts make a lovely garnish.
Step 3
Pour 1 liter of anchovy-kelp broth into a pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Using broth you’ve made yourself with anchovies and kelp will add a deeper, richer flavor.
Step 4
Once the broth is boiling vigorously, add all 400g of the sliced rice cakes for soup. Gently separate the rice cakes as you add them to prevent them from sticking together.
Step 5
Immediately after adding the rice cakes, stir in 2 tablespoons of minced garlic. The garlic will infuse the broth, adding a wonderful savory depth.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce for an extra layer of umami. You can use anchovy or sand lance fish sauce; adjust the amount according to your taste.
Step 7
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup and mix well. Continue to boil over high heat until the rice cakes are fully cooked and tender. Ensuring the rice cakes are soft is key to a great tteokguk.
Step 8
Once the rice cakes are tender, add all the sliced white parts of the green onion and simmer for a little longer. The subtle sweetness of the green onion will enhance the soup’s clean flavor.
Step 9
Now, reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to add a nutty aroma. Adding sesame oil at the end helps preserve its fragrant scent.
Step 10
Add the star ingredient: approximately 4 tablespoons of ground perilla seeds. Stir gently to prevent lumps, simmer for another 1-2 minutes on low heat, and then immediately turn off the heat. Boiling for too long can diminish the perilla’s aromatic flavor.
Step 11
Ladle the finished, comforting perilla seed tteokguk into serving bowls. Garnish with the prepared egg omelet strips and the sliced green parts of the green onion. This beautiful and delicious bowl of tteokguk is now ready to be enjoyed!
