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Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeok Guk)

How to make simple but delicious Korean seaweed soup!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

Main
  • 15 g dried seaweed (Korean miyeok or Japanese wakame), (0.5 ounces)
  • 120 g beef chuck or round steak, (4.2 ounces), sliced into smaller pieces
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (or more to taste)
  • A few cracks black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce , I used regular Kikkoman soy sauce
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 5 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes while allowing it to expand. Drain the water away and rinse the seaweed a couple of times in running water. Drain/squeeze the water out. (If you’re using non pre-cut dried seaweed, cut it with scissors – about little finger lengths). Set it aside.
  2. Combine the sliced beef with the salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix them well and set aside until needed.
  3. Pre heat a medium pot over medium heat (about 20 seconds). Add the sesame oil, seaweed and beef. Stir them well until the beef is partly cooked (about 2 mins). Add the soy sauce, garlic and water. Cover the pot and boil over medium - medium high heat until the meat is fully cooked (10 to 15 mins). Adjust the taste with more salt if needed.
  4. Serve warm with a bowl of steamed rice and other Korean side dishes.

Notes

  • *1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
  • **The recipe was originally posted in July 2007.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3to 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.