Korean New Year Meal
A heartwarming and nostalgic dish combining tender beef, fresh vegetables, and chewy rice cakes, perfect for family gatherings during the Korean New Year celebration.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g Rice cake (tteok)
- 200 g Beef (preferably sirloin or brisket)
- 1 medium Carrots sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium Radish sliced into thin strips
- 2 Eggs for scrambling
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Green onions chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the rice cakes in water for about an hour to soften them.
- Slice the beef, carrots, and radish into thin strips.
Cooking
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add sesame oil.
- Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced beef and cook until browned.
- Add sliced carrots and radish, stir-fry until slightly tender.
- Combine the soaked rice cakes with the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a separate pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked and slice them for garnish.
- Remove the rice cake mixture from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot, adding salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute beef with tofu or tempeh and omit eggs. Adjust seasoning according to taste.