Korean Seaweed and Brisket Soup (Miyeok-Guk) Recipe

Tender seaweed and pieces of beef brisket come together in this warming, comforting, and nutritious Korean soup.

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Why It Works

  • Using Joseon ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce; see note), which has a more savory, less sweet flavor than soy sauces with wheat, pairs better with this beefy, vegetal soup.
  • 长时间浸泡的海藻by a nice, gentle simmer, ensures every bite is perfectly tender.

[Photographs: Vicky Wasik]

Miyeok-guk, a seaweed soup rich with beef brisket and a small but flavorful assortment of aromatics, is a very special dish for Koreans. Because it’s so rich with iron, women often eat it after giving birth. It's also a must-have soup on your birthday, the kind of thing your mom prepares with love to show you how much she cares about you.

These days, there are plenty of quick and easy recipes for miyeok-guk, but we want to share a version that takes a little longer to make, but has better and deeper layers of flavor from the slow simmering of beef and aromatics.

Don't let the small amount of dried seaweed fool you: It swells considerably as it soaks.

We recommend serving the soup alongside a bowl of freshly made short-grain rice and some banchan (side dishes) of your choice, such as cabbage orradish kimchi,sweet soy-glazed potatoes,marinated cucumbers, and/ormarinated spinach.

Recipe Facts

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Active:30 mins
Total:3 hrs
Serves:4 to 6 servings

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  • 1 ounce (30g)dried miyeok seaweed(also sold under the Japanese name wakame)

  • 3wholemediumcloves garlicplus3finely mincedmediumcloves garlic, divided

  • One 1-inch piecefresh ginger(about 1/3 ounce;10g), peeled

  • 1/2 of a mediumwhite onion(about 3 ounces;85gfor the half onion)

  • 12ounces(350g)beef brisket, washed in cold water

  • 2tablespoons(30ml) Joseon ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce; see notes), divided

  • Kosher orsea salt

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cover seaweed with at least 3 inches cold water and let stand at room temperature until fully softened and hydrated, about 2 hours.

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  2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or pot, combine whole garlic cloves, ginger, onion, and brisket with 1 1/2 quarts (1 1/2L) cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, covered, until brisket is tender and broth is slightly cloudy, about 2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard garlic cloves, ginger, and onion from broth.

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  3. Transfer brisket to a work surface and allow to cool slightly, then slice across the grain into bite-size pieces. Transfer brisket to a small bowl and toss well with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and remaining 3 cloves minced garlic. Set aside.

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  4. Drain seaweed and squeeze well to remove excess water. Transfer to work surface and roughly chop into bite-size pieces.

  5. 返回汤炖,加入海藻和节日ned brisket. If the proportion of liquid to solids is too low for your taste, you can top up with water and return to a simmer. Add remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and simmer until seaweed is tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

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  6. Ladle soup into bowls and serve alongside hot rice and anybanchan(side dishes) of your choosing.

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Special Equipment

Dutch oven

Notes

Joseon ganjang is made exclusively from soy beans with no wheat; seeour guide to the Korean pantryfor more on Joseon ganjang and yangjo vinegar, including brand recommendations.

Make-Ahead and Storage

The soup can be refrigerated for up to 5 days; reheat before serving (you may need to thin with water, since the seaweed can thicken the chilled soup).

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
173 Calories
11g Fat
2g Carbs
17g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol60mg 20%
Sodium421mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein17g
Vitamin C 3mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 188mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)