Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 pound tteok (Korean rice cakes)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Strainer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the sliced chicken, onion, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into small pieces.
4. Strain the broth to remove the onion and garlic.
5. Add the tteok to the pot and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft.
6. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring the soup.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot with sliced green onions on top.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 25g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken can be substituted with beef or pork.
- Tteok can be substituted with udon noodles or rice noodles.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with fish sauce.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms to the soup.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
Tips and tricks:
- Shred the chicken while it's still warm for easier shredding.
- Soak the tteok in cold water for 10 minutes before cooking to soften them faster.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the soup.
Storage instructions:
Store the leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until it's hot.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the soup in bowls with sliced green onions on top.
Garnishes:
Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes.
Pairings:
Kimchi, pickled vegetables, steamed rice.
Suggested side dishes:
Japchae (Korean stir-fried glass noodles), mandu (Korean dumplings), banchan (Korean side dishes).
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or water.
- If the tteok is too hard, soak them in cold water for a longer time before cooking.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before shredding it.
Food history:
Tteokguk is a traditional Korean soup that is typically eaten on New Year's Day to bring good luck and fortune.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, umami, slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the soup as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Korean
Taste: Savory, Umami, Mild, Comforting