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🐾 January 1, 2025 — Happy New Year!
Our family started the year with a warm bowl of tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup), and of course, Louie, our 16-month-old Yorkshire Terrier, couldn’t be left out.
I used the Korean tteok I made yesterday to prepare this special meal just for him.
I wasn’t sure if he’d eat it—he wasn’t too thrilled with the chewy tapioca-based Korean tteok last time. Let’s see how it went!
🍲 Ingredients for Dog-Friendly Korean Tteokguk
Here’s what I used:
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Water: 120ml
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Egg yolk: 1/2
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Beef: a small amount
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Chicken breast: a small amount
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(Previously made) Korean tteok for dogs
🥚 About Eggs:
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Yolk: Rich in vitamins and omega-3s, good for coat and skin. But high in protein and fat.
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White: Low-fat and good for weight management, but never feed raw.
📌 Louie is currently recovering, so I only used egg yolk for him.
At 3.04kg, about 1/4 egg per day is ideal. Adjust the amount according to your dog’s needs.
👩🍳 Step 1: Boil the Broth
Start by boiling the water.
I made the broth using chicken breast and beef.
I had already soaked and cleaned the meat in vinegar water yesterday.
Skim off any impurities that rise while cooking.
Once mostly cooked, I shredded the meat into small pieces for Louie.
I only used one small chicken tender.
🍘 Step 2: Add Ingredients to the Soup
First, I added the Korean dumplings, then the Korean tteok.
Since Louie didn’t enjoy the chewy texture yesterday, I cut most of the tteok into small pieces.
After refrigerating overnight, the Korean tteok had hardened like store-bought rice cakes—but once heated, the starch turns translucent again.
Finally, drizzle in the egg yolk and swirl it gently. That’s it! Serve warm in a cute bowl.
🐶 Louie’s Reaction to His Korean Tteokguk!
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I left one piece of Korean tteok whole just for looks—but Louie ate everything in the bowl.
Even licked it clean, which he rarely does!
After finishing his meal, he lay on his belly, full and happy.
When I told him to go rest in the room, he jumped around with joy.
So adorable 🥹
🚀 Before the Bowl Hit the Floor…
Louie was so impatient—he ran straight to the bowl without even waiting for me to set it down.
He didn’t look at me once—just locked in on the tteokguk.
What a proud dog mom moment.
💬 How Did It Go?
While preparing this Korean tteokguk for dogs, I forgot to use the heart-shaped Korean tteok—so I just placed it on top for the photo. I didn’t actually serve it to Louie.
The human version included scallions, rice tteok, and powdered bone broth.
Aside from those, we shared nearly the same dish.
It made me really happy to feel like we were enjoying the new year together.
If you normally serve tteokguk during Lunar New Year, why not make a version your dog can enjoy too?
🥚 More About Eggs for Dogs
Boiled or thoroughly cooked only.
Eggs are usually well tolerated, but always test for allergies with a small amount first.
🟡 Egg Yolk
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Nutrient-dense and excellent for healthy dogs
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Be cautious with dogs that have weak digestion
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High in calories—so watch the portion size
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Adds a lovely yellow color to the broth
⚪ Egg White
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Low-fat, high-protein
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Great for dogs with pancreatitis or seniors
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Must be cooked completely
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Lower in nutrients and less tasty
📌 In this Korean tteokguk for dogs, I used only the yolk to maintain flavor while keeping calories in check.
Original Post (Korean):
https://blog.naver.com/heartkeepers/223711780877
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