- Too salty?
- Soak and rinse seaweed thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Korean Seaweed Soup with Smoked Pork (Miyeokguk)
In Korea, Miyeokguk is the 'birthday soup', symbolizing life and care. The silky texture of seaweed (miyeok) meets the deep aroma of smoked pork. Natural alginates from the seaweed thicken the broth, while sesame oil gives it that unmistakable Korean comfort flavor.
Ingredients
1
oz
Dried Seaweed (Miyeok/Wakame)
7
oz
Smoked Pork Shoulder/Hock
4
cloves
Garlic
2
tbsp
Korean Soy Sauce (Soup Soy Sauce)
6
cups
Water
2
tbsp
Sesame Oil
2
stalks
Green Onion
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Equipment Needed
- Large Pot
- Colander
Allergen Information
Soy
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Soak seaweed in cold water for 20-30 mins until expanded soft.
Tip: Rehydrates texture.
2
✓
Drain, rinse, squeeze dry, and chop. Chop pork.
Tip: Bite-sized pieces.
3
✓
Sauté garlic and pork in sesame oil for 3-4 mins.
Tip: Locks in flavor.
4
✓
Add seaweed and soy sauce, sauté 2 mins.
Tip: Removes raw taste.
5
✓
Add water, boil, then simmer 30-40 mins.
Tip: Creates rich broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 oz Dried Seaweed (Miyeok/Wakame)
- 7 oz Smoked Pork Shoulder/Hock
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Korean Soy Sauce (Soup Soy Sauce)
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 stalks Green Onion