Rich and Flavorful Beef Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
Rich and Flavorful Beef Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
The Quintessential Korean Home Dish: A Perfect Guide to Making Delicious Beef Seaweed Soup
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Beef Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk), a dish that’s always a comfort and a delight! Among the many variations of miyeokguk, the beef version is truly a classic. To achieve a deep, rich, and savory broth, it needs to be simmered for a good amount of time. The wonderful thing is, it often tastes even better when reheated! This recipe is surprisingly simple. Let’s make a hearty bowl packed with plenty of ingredients. It’s a perfect match for a bowl of rice, or sometimes, a large bowl of this soup alone can be a satisfying meal. This magical Beef Seaweed Soup, which is hard to resist, can be made easily. Shall we get started?
Ingredients- Dried seaweed 15g
- Beef (for soup) 200g
- Sesame oil 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) 2 Tbsp
- Rice water (Ssal-tteumul) 5 cups
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 10 minutes. Avoid soaking for too long, as it can make the seaweed too soft. Once it’s pliable and rehydrated, rinse it 2-3 times thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.
Step 2
Cut the rehydrated seaweed into bite-sized pieces. For the beef, pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess blood. If you’re using frozen beef, you can briefly rinse it under cold water to remove the blood.
Step 3
Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until its color starts to change. Once the beef is partially cooked, add the prepared seaweed and continue to stir-fry over high heat. You don’t need to cook it for too long; just until the beef is mostly browned.
Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) and stir-fry briefly. This step helps the seaweed and beef absorb the seasoning, adding depth to the flavor. Now, pour in 5 cups of rice water and add 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Step 5
Rice water adds a subtle savory and rich flavor, making the seaweed soup even more delicious. For an extra boost of umami, add a little bit of fish sauce (or a seafood extract like ‘chamchi-aek’ if available) and season to taste. If you don’t have fish sauce, you can use more Guk-ganjang or salt to adjust the seasoning. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, and your delicious Beef Seaweed Soup will be ready soon!
Step 6
Your rich, savory, and delicious Beef Seaweed Soup is now complete! Serve it generously with plenty of ingredients.
Step 7
Serve a hearty bowl of this Beef Seaweed Soup, generously filled with ingredients. While it’s wonderful with rice, it’s also a satisfying meal on its own. Enjoy a comforting meal with this timelessly delicious seaweed soup!
