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Tteokguk

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Tteokguk is a Korean soup made with sliced garaetteok, a cylindrical rice cake, served in a clear or seasoned broth. It is traditionally associated with Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, when eating the dish symbolizes welcoming the new year and growing older. Common preparations may include beef or other stock, egg, seaweed, scallions, and thinly sliced meat, although ingredients vary by household and region.

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What is tteokguk made from?

Tteokguk is made with sliced garaetteok, a cylindrical Korean rice cake, served in broth. Common versions add ingredients such as egg, beef, scallions, or seaweed depending on the recipe.

Why is tteokguk eaten during Seollal?

Tteokguk is traditionally associated with Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year. Eating it symbolizes welcoming the new year and growing older.

What kind of rice cake is used in tteokguk?

The dish uses garaetteok, a long cylindrical rice cake sliced into thin oval pieces. The shape and white color are traditionally linked with ideas of longevity, renewal, and a fresh start.

Is tteokguk broth always made with beef?

No. Beef broth is common, but tteokguk can also be prepared with anchovy, kelp, chicken, or other broths. The defining ingredient is the sliced garaetteok, not one mandatory stock.

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