Chewy Fish Cake and Refreshing Seaweed Tteokguk
Simple and Delicious Lunch Menu Recommendation! How to Make Eomuk Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup Recipe)
A delightful tteokguk that’s always delicious, even when made with whatever ingredients you have on hand! Today, we’re introducing an eomuk tteokguk recipe made even richer and deeper in flavor by adding chewy fish cakes and refreshing seaweed. This is a satisfying meal, perfect for a hearty lunch. Let’s make it together!
Essential Ingredients- 3 strips brown rice garae-tteok (rice cakes, approx. 300g)
- 2 packs of square fish cakes or fish cake sticks
- 1 handful of dried seaweed (soaked, approx. 50g)
- 5 cups (1L) anchovy-kelp broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp soy sauce (joseon ganjang)
- A little chopped green onion (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients for the tteokguk. Slice the brown rice garae-tteok into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm thick. You can also use white garae-tteok. For the fish cakes, briefly blanch them in boiling water to remove excess oil for a cleaner taste. Slice the blanched fish cakes into similar sizes as the rice cakes.
Step 2
Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 10 minutes until softened, then squeeze out excess water. Pour 5 cups of anchovy-kelp broth into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the broth is boiling, add the soaked seaweed and let it simmer for a bit. Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce for seasoning, then add the sliced rice cakes and cook until they become soft and tender.
Step 3
Once the rice cakes are somewhat cooked, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and mix well. Finally, add the sliced fish cakes and cook for just 1-2 more minutes. Since fish cakes are pre-cooked, avoid boiling them for too long to prevent them from becoming mushy. Taste the soup and add more salt or soy sauce if needed to adjust the seasoning.
Step 4
Ladle the finished eomuk tteokguk into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions for a more appealing presentation. This one-bowl meal is packed with chewy rice cakes, savory fish cakes, and refreshing seaweed, making it a filling and nutritious dish. Enjoy this eomuk tteokguk, perfect as a winter specialty or a simple, satisfying lunch!
