Mi Yeok Guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 7

Mi Yeok Guk: A Korean Seaweed Soup Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

35 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Mi Yeok Guk is a traditional Korean soup that is often served for breakfast or as a light meal. Made with wakame seaweed and beef, this soup is light and flavorful. It is believed to have healing properties and is often served to new mothers or those who are sick or recovering from an illness. In Korean culture, seaweed is considered a superfood that is eaten for its health benefits.

Instructions

1.	Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for 30 minutes.
2.	Rinse and slice the beef thinly.
3.	Mince the garlic cloves.
4.	In a pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil.
5.	Add the soaked seaweed and garlic to the pot.
6.	Boil for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
7.	Add the sliced beef, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
8.	Boil for an additional 10 minutes until the beef is cooked through. Serve hot!

PROS

This soup is simple and easy to make, using only a few ingredients.

It is a light and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day.

Seaweed is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including iodine.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the taste or texture of seaweed.

This soup may be too thin or bland for those who prefer heartier or spicier soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is low in calories and high in nutrients, including protein and fiber.
It may aid in digestion and promote healthy thyroid function due to the iodine content in seaweed.

	1 ounce wakame seaweed ( dried , called mi yeok in Korean )
	1 teaspoon sesame oil
	2 teaspoons soy sauce
	4 ounces beef
	3 garlic cloves
	water
	salt
	pepper