Deep Flavor Secret! Easy Beef Seaweed Soup for Everyone
Unlock the Secret to Rich Broth! The Ultimate Beef Seaweed Soup Golden Recipe
You can easily make a deeply flavorful and savory beef seaweed soup at home that rivals restaurant quality. Even without any special tricks, following this recipe will help you create a delicious seaweed soup that the whole family will rave about.
Main Ingredients
- 200g Beef (for soup), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 30g Dried Seaweed
- 1 Whole Onion
Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Myeolchi-aekjeot)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (Chamchi-aek)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (Myeolchi-aekjeot)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (Chamchi-aek)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the key ingredients for a delicious seaweed soup: beef and dried seaweed. The dried seaweed will be rehydrated before cooking, and the beef is prepared for soup.
Step 2
Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 30 minutes until fully rehydrated. Once rehydrated, rinse the seaweed 2-3 times under running water to remove any debris and gently separate any clumps for a tender texture.
Step 3
Squeeze out excess water from the rehydrated seaweed by hand and cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4cm). For the beef, gently pat it with paper towels to remove any blood. Removing the blood will ensure a clean taste without any gamey odor in the soup.
Step 4
Heat a pot over medium heat, add sesame oil, and stir-fry the beef until the surfaces turn white. Stir-frying the beef first adds a nutty aroma, which significantly deepens the flavor of the seaweed soup.
Step 5
Once the beef is partially cooked, add the rehydrated seaweed and stir-fry them together for another 1-2 minutes to enhance the seaweed’s aroma. Then, pour in enough water for the soup (or anchovy-kelp broth) and bring it to a boil. For seasoning, mix soy sauce for soup, fish sauce, and anchovy sauce in a 1:1:1 ratio, but adjust the quantities according to your personal taste. It’s better to season gradually while tasting rather than making it too salty from the start.
Step 6
Now, reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot. It’s crucial to simmer it gently for a long time. Simmering for at least 15-20 minutes will tenderize the seaweed and allow the beef’s flavor to fully infuse into the broth, creating a deep taste.
Step 7
Once the soup starts simmering, add the whole, washed onion directly into the pot. The natural sweetness and umami from the onion will further enhance the seaweed soup’s flavor.
Step 8
Simmer for another 10 minutes after adding the whole onion. The onion’s flavor will fully permeate the broth, resulting in a deeply rich and flavorful beef seaweed soup. Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or soy sauce for soup to match your preference. This will be an unforgettable, deeply flavored seaweed soup perfect for enjoying with rice!
