“While Tteokguk is the iconic dish for the Lunar New Year, in my home, it’s a go-to comfort meal for any day of the week. Today, I paired a rich, savory Tteok-Mandu-guk (Rice Cake & Dumpling Soup) with a fresh side of Kongnamul-muchim (Seasoned Soybean Sprouts). It’s a nutritious, high-protein meal that’s surprisingly easy to whip up!”
🥗 Recipes & Nutrition
[Main] Tteok-Mandu-guk
- Ingredients: 1 serving of rice cakes, 6 dumplings (Bibigo), 500ml Bibigo Sagol broth + 500ml water.
- Quick Steps: Boil the broth and water, add rice cakes and dumplings, and finish with a dash of black pepper and shredded seasoned seaweed (Gim).
[Side] Super Simple Kongnamul-muchim
- Ingredients: 1 bag of soybean sprouts, chopped green onions, ground sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Method: Steam sprouts in a wok with a splash of water (lid closed), drain, and toss with seasonings. It’s the easiest way to add fresh fiber to your meal!
The Secret to a 10-Minute Deep Broth (Bibigo Sagol Gomtang)
Making authentic Sagol (Beef Bone Broth) usually requires simmering bones for over 8 hours. For a busy weekday, I rely on Bibigo Sagol Gomtang.
That’s why I love this Bibigo Sagol Gomtang. It’s incredibly convenient and delivers that signature rich, nutty, and deep flavor instantly. Since it’s shelf-stable, you can stock up your pantry without taking up fridge space.
Lee’s Tip: “This pouch is a pantry essential! It’s shelf-stable and delivers a professional, deep flavor instantly. I use it as a base not only for Tteokguk but also for Kimchi-jjigae and Doenjang-jjigae to add incredible depth.”
It’s not just for Tteokguk, either! It works as a perfect, savory base for various Korean stews like:
- Kimchi-jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
- Doenjang-jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
- Budae-jjigae (Army Stew)
It adds a layer of depth that water alone just can’t match!”
🛒 Where to Buy
You can easily find this pantry staple on Amazon: 👉 Shop Bibigo Sagol Gomtang on Amazon
Calorie Breakdown (Per Serving)
I calculated the calories for one hearty bowl (using 1 serving of rice cakes and 3 dumplings):
| Ingredient | Portion | Estimated Calories |
| Rice Cake Slices | ~150g | 350 kcal |
| Bibigo Dumplings | 3 pieces | 230 kcal |
| Bibigo Bone Broth | 250ml (half bag) | 20 kcal |
| Garnish (Seaweed, Pepper) | Small amount | 10 kcal |
| Total per Bowl | 1 Serving | ~610 kcal |
Adding the side of Kongnamul-muchim (~40 kcal) and Kimchi, the total meal stays around 700 kcal, which is a perfect, healthy target for a main meal!
💡 The Meaning of Tteokguk
In Korea, we traditionally eat Tteokguk on Lunar New Year’s Day (Seollal).
- Wealth & Prosperity: The rice cakes are sliced into rounds to look like old coins, symbolizing a wish for a prosperous and wealthy year.
- Custom: While it’s a holiday tradition, I love eating it year-round. It’s the ultimate “soul food” that feels both light and filling.
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