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When close to serving add the dumplings and simmer until they are cooked through. Add rice cakes and cook 3-4 more minutes. Test seasoning of broth. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Add chopped garlic and chopped scallion and cook for 2 more minutes. 3. Add dumplings to the simmering beef broth for 3 minutes or until the dumplings float to the top, and then add fresh rice cake.