Rich and Savory Beef and Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
Baek Jong-won’s Beef Seaweed Soup Recipe: The Essential Birthday Meal
Let’s make a deeply flavorful and savory beef and seaweed soup. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, bringing out the best in its rich umami taste.
Ingredients- 25g dried seaweed
- 200g beef brisket, cut for soup
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (guk-ganjang)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5L water
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re going to make a delicious beef and seaweed soup, perfect for birthdays or any day you want a hearty, comforting meal. This recipe guarantees a wonderfully deep flavor.
Step 2
First, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the beef brisket and stir-fry until the color changes and it’s lightly browned. Searing the beef first helps to develop its rich flavor for the broth.
Step 3
Once the beef has changed color, add the pre-soaked and prepared dried seaweed. Stir-fry the seaweed with the beef for about 3-4 minutes until it softens and wilts. You can use perilla oil instead of sesame oil for a different, pleasant aroma.
Step 4
After stir-frying the beef and seaweed thoroughly, they should be tender and have released their flavors. Now, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce for soup to season. This forms the base of our savory broth. Pour in 1.5 liters of water to create the soup base.
Step 5
As the soup comes to a boil, skim off any foam that rises to the surface. This step ensures a clearer and cleaner-tasting broth. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to enhance the umami. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed.
Step 6
And there you have it – a wonderfully delicious beef and seaweed soup that’s perfect for pouring over rice! Enjoy this comforting dish, whether for a special celebration or a simple, satisfying meal.
