{"id":"recipe_a79eaa2c1a","slug":"miyeok-guk-korean-seaweed-soup","title":"Miyeok-guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)","description":"A deeply nourishing and flavorful Korean seaweed soup traditionally served on birthdays and for postpartum recovery. The combination of savory beef, tender seaweed, and nutty sesame oil creates a comforting broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"20g dried seaweed (miyeok)","name":"Seaweed","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"miyeok","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g beef brisket or top round, sliced into bite-sized pieces","name":"Beef Brisket","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"brisket or top round","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp soup soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"specifically soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang)","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1.5 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"Ingredients","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 20 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse thoroughly, then squeeze out excess water. Cut into bite-sized pieces if the seaweed is long.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the dried seaweed","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the beef and minced garlic, sautéing until the beef is browned.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the sesame oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the prepared seaweed and soy sauce to the pot. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to allow the seaweed to absorb the flavors.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the prepared seaweed and soy sauce","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. The longer it simmers, the more flavor the seaweed releases.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the water","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Taste the soup and add salt if needed. Serve hot with a bowl of steamed rice.","group":"Serving","title":"Taste the soup and add salt if needed","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Use 'Guk-ganjang' (Korean soup soy sauce) if available; it is saltier and lighter in color than regular soy sauce, helping to season the broth without darkening it. For a deeper flavor, you can use beef brisket and simmer it for a longer duration.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","knife","cutting board","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard soup bowl servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a79eaa2c1a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5d61ae74-0c9e-463f-8638-d0d8bd7d5475","imageAlt":"Miyeok-guk (Korean Seaweed Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","nutritious","comfort food","birthday","seaweed","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Miyeok-guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:02:40.276Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:02:40.276Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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