Rich Beef and Seaweed Soup
How to Make Delicious Beef and Seaweed Soup: A Step-by-Step Guide
As many of you know, seaweed soup is a symbolic dish for birthdays. It’s also traditionally the first meal a new mother eats after giving birth. Seaweed soup is known to aid blood circulation, purify the blood, and is rich in calcium, which strengthens bones. Enjoy this nourishing and flavorful soup!
Ingredients- Beef for soup (cut) 200g
- Dried seaweed 20g
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup 4 Tbsp
- Fish sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Water 2L
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for your delicious beef and seaweed soup. Fresh ingredients are the foundation of great taste.
Step 2
Take 20g of dried seaweed and soak it in clean water for about 30 minutes until it’s fully rehydrated and soft. Be patient as it plumps up.
Step 3
While the seaweed is soaking, pat the beef for soup dry with paper towels to remove any excess blood. This step ensures a clean and clear broth.
Step 4
Rinse the rehydrated seaweed thoroughly under running cold water multiple times. Make sure to wash it well to remove any sand or debris, capturing the freshness of the sea.
Step 5
Squeeze out as much water as possible from the clean seaweed by hand, then cut it into bite-sized pieces with scissors. Cutting it into manageable pieces makes it easier for everyone to enjoy.
Step 6
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to a pot. The fragrant aroma of sesame oil will enhance the flavor.
Step 7
Add the prepared beef to the pot and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the surface of the beef turns brown and is cooked through. Searing the beef develops its flavor.
Step 8
Once the beef is nicely browned, get ready to add the seaweed. Allow the beef’s rich flavor to meld with the seaweed for a moment.
Step 9
Add the cut seaweed to the pot and stir-fry it with the beef. Continue stir-frying until the seaweed wilts and releases a savory aroma. This step is crucial for developing flavor.
Step 10
To season the seaweed and beef, add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce for soup and stir-fry them together. Pre-seasoning during the stir-fry stage infuses the ingredients with umami.
Step 11
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir-fry it with the beef and seaweed until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 12
Pour in about 2 liters of water. I used a generous amount of water because I prefer a deeply simmered, richer soup. The longer it simmers, the more intense the flavor becomes.
Step 13
As the soup comes to a boil, skim off any foam that rises to the surface using a spoon. This step is essential for a clean and clear broth.
Step 14
Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce to further enhance the umami and depth of the soup. Using fish sauce will give the soup a rich and refreshing taste.
Step 15
Now, cover the pot and let it simmer gently over low heat until the flavors have melded beautifully – your delicious beef and seaweed soup is ready! Seaweed soup tastes even better when simmered longer, so allow it to cook to achieve a rich, profound flavor.
