Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuri
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This tteokguk (떡국) recipe, inspired by Sung Si-kyung's mother, uses a special tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce to create an easy yet deeply flavorful dish with either beef bone broth or anchovy broth. Enjoy a hearty meal in a bowl where chewy rice cakes, tender eggs, and umami-rich tteokgukjang (떡국장) perfectly harmonize.
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This Tteokguk (rice cake soup) uses a special tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce, a recipe from Sung Si-kyung's mother, to create an easy yet deeply flavorful dish with either beef bone broth or anchovy broth. Enjoy a hearty meal with chewy rice cakes, soft eggs, and savory tteokgukjang sauce in harmonious balance.
📝 Editor's Notes
This is a hearty bowl that can be completed in just 15 minutes with only tteokguk tteok, broth, and an egg.
The difficulty is very easy, so even cooking beginners can enjoy it without pressure.
The key is 1 tablespoon of tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce, known as Sung Si-kyung's mother's recipe.
When this salty and sweet seasoning is dissolved in clear broth, it brings out a deep umami flavor and creates a perfectly balanced seasoning.
With chewy rice cakes and soft eggs, it's a dish that goes well not only on Lunar New Year's Day but also on hungry weeknights.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
For tteokguk tteok (떡국 떡), choose those that are milky white and have a smooth surface.
Avoid any that are yellowish or cracked, as they might be old.
If using frozen rice cakes, thaw them in the refrigerator a day beforehand for a chewier texture.
For broth, beef bone broth yields a rich and savory flavor, while anchovy broth provides a light and clean taste.
Choose large anchovies for broth that have a silvery sheen and are not split.
For green onions, pick ones with plump and firm white stalks for better sweetness.
🔄 Substitution Guide
If tteokguk tteok (떡국 떡) is unavailable, you can diagonally slice garraetteok (가래떡, long cylinder-shaped rice cakes) or use joraeng-itteok (조랭이떡, cocoon-shaped rice cakes) instead.
Joraeng-itteok is chewier and doesn't get soggy easily even after prolonged cooking.
If you don't have beef bone or anchovy broth, you can substitute it with a clear vegetable broth made from kelp and daikon radish for a lighter flavor.
It will have less umami but a clean taste.
If tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce is not available, you can season with guk-ganjang (국간장, Korean soup soy sauce), minced garlic, and salt, but it will lack the unique deep umami and sweetness.
If you have an egg allergy, omit the egg and add roasted seaweed flakes for extra savory flavor.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The most important thing is not to heavily season the broth in advance.
Since tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce is salty and sweet, the broth should be plain to achieve a perfectly balanced seasoning later.
Cook the rice cakes in boiling broth for about 5 minutes; they are done when they float to the surface.
When adding the whisked egg, do not stir immediately.
Slowly pour it into the rapidly boiling broth, wait for about 10 seconds, then gently stir to create beautiful, fluffy egg strands.
Stirring too early will make the broth cloudy, so remember this one tip.
👨🍳 Directions
Wash the tteokguk tteok thoroughly and prepare.
Pour the broth into a pot, add the sliced green onion and tteokguk tteok, and bring to a boil.
Whisk the egg and gently pour it into the boiling tteokguk, then cook for another moment until it's done.
Serve the tteokguk in a bowl, topping with 1 tablespoon of pre-made tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce.
💡 Tips
Tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
You can use either beef bone broth or anchovy broth for tteokguk, according to your preference.
Tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce is salty and sweet, but when added to plain broth, its flavors spread, making it less salty and perfectly seasoned.
📦 Storage & Reuse
Tteokguk is best eaten immediately, as the rice cakes absorb the broth and become soggy over time.
If there are leftovers, separate the rice cakes from the broth and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
When reheating, add a little more broth and bring to a boil to restore the original consistency.
Tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce can be made in a larger batch and refrigerated for 2-3 weeks, making it useful as a seasoning for other soups or vegetable side dishes later.
🥢 Who This Is For
This dish is perfect for a hearty solo meal or a festive Lunar New Year's breakfast.
It's easy to digest, making it suitable for children and the elderly.
Serving it with refreshing side dishes like kimchi (김치) or dongchimi (동치미, radish water kimchi) helps balance the richness of the rice cakes.
Garnish with seasoned seaweed, nabak kimchi (나박김치, sliced radish kimchi), or well-aged kkakdugi (깍두기, diced radish kimchi) for a more complete meal.
🔥 Nutrition Info
Per serving, it's estimated to be around 400-450 kcal.
With tteokguk tteok (떡국 떡) as the main ingredient, carbohydrates are the highest at about 65-70g, and protein from egg and broth is about 12-15g.
Fat is approximately 8-12g when using beef bone broth, and lower with anchovy broth.
You can get Vitamin A and iron from the egg, and calcium from anchovy or beef bone broth.
However, due to the tteokgukjang (떡국장) sauce, sodium content can be somewhat high, so if it tastes too salty, adjust by adding a little more broth.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What ingredients do I need for Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuring Tteokgukjang (떡국장)?
- Main ingredients include Tteokguk Tteok (떡국 떡, sliced rice cakes for tteokguk), Broth (beef bone or anchovy), Green onion, Egg, Tteokgukjang (떡국장). For tteokguk (떡국) tteok, fresh refrigerated rice cakes are much chewier than frozen ones. Choose ones that are white, have no cracks on the surface, and are soft when gently pressed, indicating freshness. For broth, if using beef bone, select one that yields a milky white soup; if using anchovy, choose large dried anchovies with guts removed for a clean taste. Thick, firm white parts of green onions add a good sweetness to the broth. Select fresh eggs with a slightly rough shell.
- Q. What are the key tips for making Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuring Tteokgukjang (떡국장)?
- Soaking the rice cakes in cold water for about 10 minutes beforehand helps them soften evenly and prevents the broth from becoming cloudy. When adding the whisked egg, pour it slowly in a thin circular motion into the vigorously boiling broth, and do not stir immediately. Let it set for about 10 seconds, then stir gently to create soft, fluffy egg ribbons. Add tteokgukjang (떡국장) at the end, either by topping it on the bowl or by adding small amounts to the broth to adjust seasoning. As it is salty and sweet, adding too much at once can be irreversible. The key is to dissolve it little by little into the bland broth to taste.
- Q. How should I store leftover Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuring Tteokgukjang (떡국장)?
- As tteokguk (떡국) tteok tends to absorb broth and swell over time, it's best to store the rice cakes and broth separately. The broth alone can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 weeks. When reheating, bring the broth to a boil first, then add fresh rice cakes to maintain their chewy texture. Tteokgukjang (떡국장) can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Leftover rice cakes can be rinsed, frozen, and later used for tteokbokki (떡볶이) or tteokkochi (떡꼬치).
- Q. How many calories are in Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuring Tteokgukjang (떡국장)?
- Per serving, this dish is estimated to be around 400-450 kcal. Tteokguk tteok (떡국 떡) is the main source of carbohydrates, providing about 65-75g. Protein from eggs and broth is approximately 12-15g, and fat is about 8-12g when using beef bone broth. Anchovy broth will result in slightly lower fat and calories. Eggs provide vitamins A and B-complex, while broth contributes calcium and collagen. However, due to tteokgukjang (떡국장), sodium content can be high, so it's recommended to adjust seasoning little by little.
- Q. Can I substitute ingredients in Sung Si-kyung's Mother's Secret Tteokguk (떡국) Recipe featuring Tteokgukjang (떡국장)?
- If you don't have tteokguk tteok (떡국 떡), you can slice garaetteok (가래떡, cylindrical rice cakes) diagonally, or use wheat-based tteok. Wheat tteok is chewier but absorbs more broth and swells easily, so add it at the very end. If beef bone or anchovy broth feels too heavy, a clear vegetable broth made with kelp and radish can be a refreshing alternative. For egg allergies, omit the egg and add crumbled tofu or thinly sliced beef for protein. If tteokgukjang (떡국장) is unavailable, you can season with salt, gukganjang (국간장, Korean soup soy sauce), and stir-fried minced beef to achieve a similar savory flavor.
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