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Seaweed has long been recognized as a nutritious ingredient for health. Therefore, not only in Korea but also in many other places, people often use seaweed to make various delicious dishes. One of them is undoubtedly the refreshing seaweed beef soup. Learn 3 delicious ways to cook beef seaweed soup with Mytour below!
1. How Nutritious Is Seaweed Beef Soup?
Seaweed beef soup is a nutritious and familiar dish for Koreans. Moreover, since it was introduced to Vietnam, this soup has also won the hearts of many people. Especially, seaweed soup contains many nutrients such as calcium, folate, magnesium, vitamin B, B12…
- Ingredients for Seaweed Beef Soup:
Instructions for Traditional Seaweed Beef Soup
Step 1: Soak dried seaweed in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes until it becomes soft and expands.
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Step 2: Clean the purchased beef thoroughly with salt. Then, simmer the beef with 0.5 liters of water, along with garlic, ginger, and onions over high heat. When the water boils, cover the pot and simmer the beef over low heat until tender. The simmering time is about 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Step 3: Once the beef is tender, let it cool slightly, then cut it into bite-sized pieces (preferably cutting against the grain for tender meat). Next, mix the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and let it marinate for a few minutes.
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Step 4: After soaking, drain the seaweed and cut it into bite-sized pieces, then stir-fry with some minced garlic.
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Step 5: Add water to the stir-fried seaweed. Season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and simmer over low heat until the seaweed becomes tender, then add the beef. (Additional seasoning like salt or MSG can be added according to personal taste).
Final Product after Cooking
Experience the rich aroma and flavor of beef in the traditional seaweed beef soup. The broth has just the right depth of flavor. The seaweed is tender and moist, not too soggy or dry. The beef is tender, fragrant, and not at all pungent. This beef soup pairs perfectly with steamed rice and kimchi.
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3. Recipe for Seaweed Beef and Tofu Soup
This is a variation of the traditional seaweed beef soup. Combining seaweed with tofu brings a refreshing, fragrant taste. Whether enjoyed in summer or winter, this soup effectively cools down.
Required Ingredients
- Ingredients for Seaweed Beef Soup:
Instructions for Cooking Seaweed Beef Soup
Step 1: Soak the beef in water for about 20 minutes to soften the seaweed. After soaking, drain the seaweed and cut it into small strands.
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Step 2: Rinse the tofu with clean water. Then, cut it into small square pieces.
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Step 3: Wash the beef thoroughly, then slice it thinly. Avoid cutting the beef too thick as it may become tough when stir-fried.
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Step 4: Heat sesame oil in a pan, then sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the beef and seaweed to stir-fry. Season with some seasoning powder and salt to enhance the flavor. Once the beef is cooked, add water and soy sauce and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the seaweed becomes tender. Finally, add the tofu to the pot and simmer for another 2-3 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final Product after Cooking
Cooking seaweed soup with beef and tofu is quite simple yet it brings a nutritious, rich dish. When enjoying it, you'll feel the aromatic broth with the distinctive scent of miso. Along with that, the tender seaweed maintains its vibrant green color. The beef is tender, not tough.
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4. Cooking seaweed soup with beef and shiitake mushrooms
If you're a fan of seaweed soup, then you must not overlook this recipe. Soft seaweed combined with crunchy shiitake mushrooms and chewy beef will bring you an exciting sensation. To enhance the flavor of this nutritious soup, you can also pair it with creamy tofu.
Ingredients Needed
- 100g beef
- 100g fresh seaweed (if using dried seaweed, only 30g is needed)
- 1 pack shiitake mushrooms
- 1 block of young tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Basic spices: salt, sugar, seasoning powder, pepper
Instructions for Cooking Seaweed Beef Soup
Step 1: Rinse the seaweed with water then cut it into small strands. If you're using dried seaweed, soak it in water for at least 20 minutes before cutting it into small pieces.
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Step 2: Cut off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and then slice them into small pieces. Soak in salt water for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
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Step 3: After thinly slicing the beef into bite-sized pieces, marinate it with minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. Then, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and add the beef to stir-fry until cooked.
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Step 4: Add the seaweed to stir-fry with the beef. Add another 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder to enhance the rich flavor. Then, pour in water and bring to a boil with 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well to dissolve all the seasonings. Add the shiitake mushrooms and tofu, simmer for a few minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product after preparation
Cooking seaweed soup with beef, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu will bring you a delicious, unique, and nutritious dish. The beef, after cooking, has a rich, tender, non-chewy taste. The seaweed and shiitake mushrooms are chewy, while the tofu is soft and creamy. The broth is fragrant with soy sauce and has a perfectly rich taste.
5. Tips to prevent seaweed beef soup from being fishy
To ensure that the seaweed beef soup is delicious and tastes like Korean cuisine, you can refer to some tips below:
How to choose seaweed that is not fishy
- To select delicious seaweed, you can buy pre-packaged dried seaweed at the supermarket. For dried seaweed, soak it for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure it expands completely.
- If choosing fresh seaweed, pay attention to the expiration date to ensure the seaweed is still fresh and tasty. However, dried seaweed will have less fishy odor than fresh seaweed.
- When cooking seaweed beef soup, do not boil for too long to prevent the seaweed from becoming tough and losing nutrients.
- When soaking seaweed in water, you can gently rinse it to prevent it from breaking apart.
How to choose beef for soup cooking
- To cook seaweed beef soup, you can choose beef brisket or beef shank.
- Choose tender, bright red meat with white marbling. Pale meat indicates aging.
- When buying beef, check the elasticity of the meat by lightly pressing on the meat. If it feels elastic and does not stick to your fingers, it is fresh, new meat.
So, Mytour Blog has just introduced readers to 3 delicious and irresistible ways to cook seaweed beef soup. Hopefully, with the above suggestions, you can find it easier to prepare for the whole family to enjoy. Don't forget to visit Mytour to update the hottest and latest cooking recipes!
Explore more beef soup recipes:
- Try making beef mushroom soup or beef spinach soup.
