World Flavors Cookbook

Miyeok-guk (Seaweed Soup)

A clean, savory soup made from brown seaweed and beef or mussels, deeply tied to Korean traditions of birth and health.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 30g dried seaweed (miyeok)
• 100g beef brisket, sliced
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp minced Garlic
• 6 cups water

Instructions

1. Soak dried seaweed in water for 20 minutes, then rinse and cut.
2. Sauté beef and seaweed in sesame oil until beef is browned.
3. Add water and bring to a boil.
4. Add soy sauce and garlic. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the broth is rich.
5. Season with salt to taste.