Soups

Rice Cake Soup

떡국

South Korea

A soup with oval-shaped sliced rice cakes in a clear beef broth, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck and longevity.

🥣 SoupsDishCommonSeason · Jan 1 – Jan 15
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What it is

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A soup with oval-shaped sliced rice cakes in a clear beef broth, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck and longevity.

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Tender, chewy rice cakes, a clear and flavorful broth, and garnishes of egg strips and scallions.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

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Native to

South Korea

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Traditional in

North Korea

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Rice Cake Soupprimary
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