Ddeokguk Noodles

Ddeokguk Noodles is a delightful Korean pasta dish that combines traditional rice cake flavors with a nutritious twist, offering a unique take on comfort food. This dish is rich in flavor and health benefits, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Korean rice cakes (tteok) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced Korean rice cakes and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
3. Stir in the rice noodles and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the noodles are tender.
4. Add the minced garlic, julienned carrot, and zucchini to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the fresh spinach, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Low in fat while providing a good source of carbohydrates.

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