Miyeok-guk (seaweed soup) is a traditional dish typically eaten on your birthday in Korea. It is also known as a popular postpartum food due to its health benefits. Miyeok (seaweed) is a great source of calcium, iodine, fiber, omega acids, vitamin B1 & B3, while low in calories. It has also been linked to metabolism regulation, blood purification, constipation relief, detoxification, and anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging effects.
In Korea, miyeok-guk is eaten on birthdays to remember a mother’s hard work in birthgiving and child raising. Ironically it’s usually made by our moms.
PREP TIME: 30 min
COOK TIME: 40 min
SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS:
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Dried miyeok (also known as wakame), 1/2 cup
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Beef Brisket, 1/4lb cut into bite size chunks
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Garlic, 2 cloves minced
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Water, 8 cup
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Soy sauce, 2-4 tbs
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Sesame oil, 2tbs
DIRECTIONS
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Soak the miyeok in a large bowl of water for 30 minutes-1 hour.
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Drain and cut the miyeok into bite-size pieces.
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Saute the brisket in sesame oil for 5 minutes; add garlic and 2 tbs of soy sauce.
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Add the miyeok and 2 tbs of soy sauce; saute for 5 additional minutes.
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Add 6-8 cups of water to the pot and boil for 30 min over med-high heat.
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Serve with a bowl of rice and a side of kimchi. Enjoy!