Sung Si-kyung's Tteokgukjang

A versatile meat topping sauce from Sung Si-kyung's family, made by simmering ground beef and shiitake mushrooms in soup soy sauce until the liquid is just absorbed.

Ingredients needed 4 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Don't discard the shiitake stems; save them separately to use when making broth for soups—they add depth of flavor.
  • The key is to adjust the amount of soy sauce so that no excess liquid remains, cooking it like a topping rather than a sauce.
  • Store the finished tteokgukjang in an airtight container. It's a handy all-purpose topping for tteokguk, manduguk, bibimbap, and many other dishes.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to make a savory, deep-flavored all-purpose topping for soups or rice dishes.
  • Those looking for a family secret seasoning that can be made once and used like a cheat code in various dishes.

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