{"id":1805,"date":"2012-01-02T00:53:39","date_gmt":"2012-01-02T00:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/?p=1805"},"modified":"2017-12-20T08:51:24","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T13:51:24","slug":"korean-new-year%e2%80%94-a-traditional-soup-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/korean-new-year%e2%80%94-a-traditional-soup-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean New Year: A Traditional Soup Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year! \u201c\uc0c8\ud574<\/strong>\ubcf5<\/strong>\ub9ce\uc774<\/strong>\ubc1b\uc73c\uc138\uc694<\/strong>!\u201d or the transliteration,
\n\u201cSay hey bok mahn ee bahd euh sae yo!\u201d The literal meaning roughly translates to, “May this year bring you many blessings!”<\/p>\n

Many Koreans celebrate both solar and lunar New Years. Lunar New Year is called \uc124\ub0a0<\/strong> or the transliteration, \u201cSohl-nahl\u201d. And, the literal meaning roughly translates to, “new day”. \uc124\ub0a0 will be celebrated on January 23rd<\/sup>; it will be the year of the water dragon!<\/p>\n

But first, let\u2019s celebrate the solar New Year! On January 1st<\/sup> (solar New Year), most Koreans celebrate by eating a traditional rice cake soup called \ub5a1<\/strong>\uad6d<\/strong>or the transliteration, \u201cduk guk\u201d. Many Koreans add stuffed dumplings called \ub9cc\ub450<\/strong> or the transliteration, “mandu” to \ub5a1<\/strong>\uad6d<\/strong>; this soup is called \ub5a1<\/strong>\ub9cc\ub450<\/strong>\uad6d <\/strong>or the transliteration, “duk mandu guk”.Both soups are symbolic. The white \ub5a1<\/strong> represents new beginnings, or an \u201cin with the new\u201d. And, \ub9cc\ub450<\/strong> is usually stuffed with old kimchi representing an \u201cout with the old\u201d.<\/p>\n

So, \ub5a1 \ub9cc\ub450 \uad6d is symbolic for the age-old saying, \u201cOut with the old, and in with the new!\u201d<\/p>\n

\ub5a1 \ub9cc\ub450 \uad6d is easy to make, and recipes vary (from using beef or chicken broth, to adding beef or omelet slices<\/em>). Most ingredients are readily available at Korean grocery stores. Here is a simple recipe for \ub5a1 \ub9cc\ub450 \uad6d:<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/span>
\n4 cups\u2014 water \ubb3c<\/strong>(mul)<\/p>\n

In a large pot, boil 4 cups of water and 2 cups of chicken broth.<\/p>\n

Bring to a boil, and then add 12 pieces of mandu (frozen or thawed) and 1 cup of sliced rice cake pieces (frozen). Let the soup come to a boil.<\/p>\n

Allow the soup to boil for about 3 to 5\u00a0minutes. While the soup is boiling, add 2 stalks of sliced green onions and all spices: (2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil).<\/p>\n

Turn the heat down to a low simmer; ensure that the sliced rice cake pieces are soft. If the rice cakes are soft\u00a0 and floating on top of the broth, the soup is done!<\/p>\n

Using a big ladle, spoon the soup into bowls. Then, garnish each bowl of soup with a handful of crumbled roasted seaweed. Pour a little bit of sesame oil on top for extra flavor. Serve with kimchi! Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Happy New Year! \u201c\uc0c8\ud574\ubcf5\ub9ce\uc774\ubc1b\uc73c\uc138\uc694!\u201d or the transliteration, \u201cSay hey bok mahn ee bahd euh sae yo!\u201d The literal meaning roughly translates to, “May this year bring you many blessings!” Many Koreans celebrate both solar and lunar New Years. Lunar New Year is called \uc124\ub0a0 or the transliteration, \u201cSohl-nahl\u201d. And, the literal meaning roughly translates to…<\/p>\n

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