Best Miyuk Gook Seaweed Soup Recipes

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SEAWEED SOUP (MIYUK GUK)



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According to an old wives' tale, slurping this healthy Korean seaweed soup recipe spurs postpartum healing in new mothers. But everyone can enjoy the nourishment of a hot soup. Serve with bowls of brown rice to add to the seaweed soup as you wish.

Provided by Judy Joo

Categories     Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ounce miyuk (see Tips), cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size strips
6 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak miyuk in a large bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. Rinse two or three times and drain. Cut into bite-size pieces, if necessary.
  • Toss chicken in a large bowl with garlic, tamari and 2 teaspoons oil. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink on the outside, about 1 minute. Add the drained miyuk and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes more.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the top. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 497 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MIYEOK GUK (BEEF SEAWEED SOUP)



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Miyeok guk, also known as birthday soup in Korea, is a soup made with dried miyeok (aka wakame), which is a sea vegetable (edible seaweed).

Provided by Hyosun

Number Of Ingredients 7

1.5 ounces dried miyeok (yields about 3 cups soaked)
6 ounces beef (stew meat or brisket)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soup soy sauce (gukganjang, 국간장) (If unavailable, use 1 T regular soy sauce and season with salt to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
salt and pepper
10 cups water

Steps:

  • Soak the dried miyeok per package instructions (usually 10 to 20 min) or until miyeok turns soft and plump. Rinse twice. Drain well, and cut into bite sizes.
  • Cut the beef into thin bite size pieces. Marinate with 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, garlic, and a pinch of pepper.
  • Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté the meat with the sesame oil just until the meat is no longer red.
  • Add the miyeok and 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, and continue to sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 10 cups of water, and bring it to a boil. Skim off any scum. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat to medium low. Boil, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes until the meat is tender and the broth is slightly milky.

KOREAN SEAWEED SOUP (MIYUK GUK)



Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyuk Guk) image

Korean seaweed soup, miyuk guk, also known as birthday soup, is a light soup that's not spicy.

Provided by Naomi Imatome-Yun

Categories     Appetizer     Lunch     Side Dish     Soup

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ounce seaweed (dried)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups beef soup stock (or anchovy stock)
Salt (to taste, if needed)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Rehydrate the seaweed by placing in a large bowl and covering with water for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the seaweed, squeeze out excess water.
  • Cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • In a soup pot over medium heat, sauté the seaweed in sesame oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and soy sauce and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the stock into the pot and turn heat to high.
  • When soup begins to boil, turn down to simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the soup looks milky.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 844 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 bowls (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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