Food And Cuisine (Part 2)

미역국(Miyeok Guk)Brown Seaweed Soup

미역국(Miyeok Guk)Brown Seaweed Soup is often served on occasions
like on Birthdays, Death Anniversaries or Especially after a woman gave birth.

One day if u see ur mom serving you a Brown Seaweed Soup, it means its

someone's birthday or someone's death anniverary. The Soup can be boiled

in different styles, With SeaFood or With Beef.

Ingredients (enough for 3-4 servings, ready in 15 – 20 minutes)

35g dried brown seaweed (Miyeok)
70g sliced beef shank
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp soy sauce (I used Kikoman brand)
1 tbsp Korean sesame oil
4 cups water
1/2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 sprinkles ground black pepper – to season the meat

Prep
Soak the dried brown seaweed in cold water for 5 minutes.
Drain the water and rinse the seaweed a couple of times in running water.
Drain the water. Cut the seaweed with scissors to little finger lengths.
Season the beef with 1/2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 sprinkles of ground black pepper.
Steps
Pre heat the sauce pan (or pot) for about 30 seconds.
Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, the brown seaweed, and the sliced beef then stir it for 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the water then boil it on medium heat until the seaweed and the meat cook (about 5- 10 minutes).
Add the soy sauce and garlic, boil it for 2 more minutes then serve. (You can adjust the taste with some salt if it is needed.