Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk) - Easy Nourishing Soup for Kids & Sick Days

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Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)

A super simplified version of Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk). So comforting and healing, a soup I make on repeat.

Super Simple Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)

A super simplified version of Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk). So comforting and healing, a soup I make on repeat.

Ingredients:

- A little bit of dried seaweed (miyeok or wakame)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Sesame oil
- 800ml of beef stock or water
- 2 korean stock coins (optional)
- Fish sauce, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Soak dried seaweed in water for 10 minutes until softened.
    Drain, squeeze out excess water, and use scissors to cut into shorter lengths.

  2. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
    Add minced garlic and stir fry until fragrant.

  3. Add the rehydrated seaweed and sauté for about 1 minute.

  4. Pour in water or beef stock.
    Add Korean stock coins if using.
    Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 10 mins.

  5. Add fish sauce to taste.

  6. Drizzle a little sesame oil before serving.

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