Kaesong Joraengi Tteokguk (Snowman-Shaped Rice Cake, Shiitake & Beef Broth) – Authentic North Korea Recipe
Traditional Kaesong soup featuring figure-eight rice cakes that hold the savory sesame-beef broth.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇵 North Korea (East Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Chewy pinched rice cake medallions, Seared beef strips and shiitake mushrooms, Egg ribbons and nori, Garlic, Soy sauce
Ingredients for Kaesong Joraengi Tteokguk (Snowman-Shaped Rice Cake, Shiitake & Beef Broth) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chewy pinched rice cake medallions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups seared beef strips and shiitake mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup egg ribbons and nori
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional North Korea seasoning (soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, scallions)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, scallions and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of North Korea's kitchen.
- Add chewy pinched rice cake medallions and seared beef strips and shiitake mushrooms, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in egg ribbons and nori, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.