Tteok-guk

떡국 | tteok-guk

Definition:

A traditional Korean soup made with beef broth, tteok (rice cake), egg, onions, beef, and other seasonings.

Description:

Tteok-guk is a hearty Korean comfort soup, often enjoyed during the Korean New Year (Seollal). Sliced garaetteok (cylindrical rice cakes) give the soup a chewy texture, while the beef broth and slices of beef (often brisket) provide a rich and comforting flavor. The soup is typically garnished with egg strips, green onions, and seaweed.

Variations:

Tteok-manduguk (떡만두국):An alternative option that incorporates both mandu, or Korean dumplings, and rice cakes..
Saeng Tteokguk (생떡국): One of the unique dishes from Chungcheong province consists of a blend of non-glutinous and glutinous rice, either rolled into bite-sized balls or thinly sliced and added to a hot broth.
Joraengi Tteokguk (조랭이 떡국): Hailing from the Kaesong area, this soup showcases tteok crafted into dainty cocoon-like forms.
Gon Tteokguk (곤떡국): Jeju Island's specialty of sliced jeolpyeon tteok is a delightful alternative to the traditional garaetteok.

Regional Specialties:

Seoul: Known for its clear beef broth and simple garnishes.
Gangwon Province: Often includes dumplings (mandu) in the soup.
Jeju Island: Features unique ingredients like abalone or squid in the broth.

On Korean Menu as:

Duk guk, duk soup, ddeok guk

Article by Gil "hannaone"
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