Korean tteokguk (rice cake soup) is a traditional dish enjoyed by many (if not all) Koreans during the Lunar and Western New Year holidays.

The white color of the rice cakes signifies purity, so the soup represents a way to start the year off fresh. 

Ingredients for 2-3 servings:

- Beef

- 7 cups of water 

- 2 eggs

- Ground garlic

- Sliced rice cake

- Black pepper, salt and 1 tea spoon of sesame oil

- Dried seaweed

- Korean style soy sauce (1 table spoon)

How to cook:

1. Soak the rice cake in water for 20–30 minutes to soften.

2. Put 1 table spoon of sesame oil and beef in a pot, and stir-fry until beef become brown

3. Pour some water in a pot and season to taste with salt, black pepper and soy sauce.

4. Add the rice cake slices to the boiling soup along with ground garlic and boil for 3-5 minutes

5. Garnish with shredded dry nori, eggs strips and chopped green onions