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Miyeok-guk (Korean wakame seaweed soup): photo of the dish
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Miyeok-guk (Korean wakame seaweed soup)

A traditional Korean soup made with wakame seaweed in a light, slightly salted broth, prepared for birthdays and after childbirth. It is delicate, briny and comforting, served hot with rice.

  • 30 min
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
  • Pricier

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the wakame in a large volume of cold water for 10 minutes, then rinse it twice and cut it into 3 cm pieces.
  2. In a pot, brown the meat cut into small cubes in the sesame oil for 3 minutes, if you are using it.
  3. Add the wakame and stir it for 2 minutes with the meat, without letting it color.
  4. Pour in the water or stock, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped garlic, soy sauce and salt, then taste and adjust the seasoning.
  6. Serve very hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, with a bowl of rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Leave out the meat and use water or a vegetable stock, with a spoonful of sesame oil for flavor.

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