Vegan Ddeokguk

Vegan Ddeokguk is a comforting Korean rice cake soup that has been transformed into a delicious baked dish, featuring chewy rice cakes, vibrant vegetables, and a savory broth. This unique vegan version captures the traditional flavors while being fully plant-based and hearty enough to satisfy.

Ingredients

• Rice cakes - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 small, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Black sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms, carrot, and zucchini to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice cakes, soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the rice cakes to absorb the flavors.
6. Stir in the chopped spinach and remove from heat after 2 minutes.
7. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top is slightly crispy.
10. Garnish with black sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables that may help reduce inflammation.
• A good source of fiber, promoting digestive health.

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