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Korean Quick & easy

Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)

A non-spicy soup made from wakame (seaweed) and a light beef or seafood broth. Traditionally eaten on birthdays and by postpartum mothers.

30 minutes
Serves 2
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the dried seaweed in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes until fully expanded. Drain well and cut into 2-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, minced garlic, and beef pieces. Sauté until the beef loses its raw, red color (about 3 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add the drained, cut seaweed to the pot and stir-fry with the beef and garlic for another 3 minutes, allowing the seaweed to absorb the sesame flavor.

  4. 4

    Pour in 6 cups of water and the soup soy sauce. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. The longer it simmers, the deeper and richer the broth becomes.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice and kimchi.

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