Korean Seaweed Soup (birthday soup)

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Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Diets: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Lower Carb, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Recipe adapted from:
Mayumi Tavalero
Korean seaweed soup is also known as birthday soup, as many Koreans eat this soup on their birthday, however it's also eaten on any given day. It's predominant ingredient is seaweed that is simmered in a lightly seasoned broth.
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Instructions

  • Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes while allowing it to expand. Drain the water away and rinse the seaweed a couple of times in running water. Drain/squeeze the water out. (If you’re using non pre-cut dried seaweed, cut it with scissors – about little finger lengths). Set it aside.
  • Pre heat a large pot over medium heat (about 20 seconds). Add the sesame oil and garlic, sauteing for 30 seconds. Add the seaweed and sauté and additional 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and soy sauce. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish with green onions.

Cook Times

Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook10
Passive0
Total Time20 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce Korean miyeok OR Japanese wakame seaweed
  • 3 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 clove garlic mined
  • 17 cup vegetable broth
  • 5 tablespoon soy sauce Kikkoman recommended
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • 4 stalk green onions thinly sliced

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Heat in the microwave on medium high power until heated throught or in a saucepan over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2334mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 899IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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