Savory Perilla Seed Tteokguk
Super Simple Anchovy Broth Perilla Seed Tteokguk Recipe: The Secret to Deep Broth Flavor
A recipe for savory perilla seed tteokguk that’s quick and easy to make at home. The refreshing anchovy broth combined with the nutty flavor of perilla seeds creates a deep and clean taste. It’s a satisfying meal perfect for chilly weather.
Tteokguk Ingredients
- Plenty of anchovy broth
- Tteokguk rice cakes
- 1 Tbsp perilla seed powder
- Tuna extract (or sand lance extract)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 stalk green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thaw the frozen anchovy broth, pour a generous amount into a pot, and bring it to a rolling boil. Proceed with the next steps while the broth heats up.
Step 2
Gently rinse the tteokguk rice cakes under cold water to remove some of the surface starch. Some tips suggest soaking the rice cakes in water for about 30 minutes beforehand; this helps them cook quickly, become tender, and achieve a chewier texture. However, there’s also a view that soaking for too long can make the soup cloudy due to the starch released from the rice cakes. Therefore, depending on the rice cakes themselves and your preference, it’s recommended to either rinse them and use immediately or soak them briefly. Personally, I prefer to rinse them and use them right away, as I find the taste difference isn’t significant. If the tteokguk rice cakes are already delicious, they’ll taste great either way!
Step 3
Once the anchovy broth is boiling vigorously, add the prepared tteokguk rice cakes. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Once the rice cakes have softened and cooked through, begin seasoning the broth.
Step 4
After the rice cakes are somewhat cooked, season the broth with extract. Adding a little sand lance extract or tuna extract harmonizes with the refreshing anchovy broth, creating a deeper, more umami-rich soup. Today, tuna extract was used to enhance the savory notes. Adjust with salt to your preference.
Step 5
Now, add 1 tablespoon of perilla seed powder for a nutty flavor. Adding perilla seed powder makes the broth richer and results in a perfectly savory and nutty perilla seed tteokguk. The nutty flavor from the perilla seeds makes this a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Step 6
Finally, add the thinly sliced green onion and simmer for another moment to let its refreshing aroma infuse into the broth. This completes the preparation of your delicious anchovy broth perilla seed tteokguk.
Step 7
The finished perilla seed tteokguk offers a delightful harmony between the chewy rice cakes and the savory, clean broth, making it incredibly delicious. If you like, you can top it with garnishes such as shredded egg omelet, seaweed flakes, or sesame seeds for an even richer taste. Alternatively, enjoy the deep, pure flavor of the perilla seeds as is. The clean and satisfying broth is wonderfully warming on a cold day.
