Seaweed is an incredibly healthy food, with various ways to prepare it, from vegetarian dishes, stir-fried dishes to snacks, providing you with a nutritious and delicious meal. Today, let’s show off our skills in the kitchen by making a refreshing and flavorful seaweed seafood soup for everyone to enjoy.
1. Seaweed soup with shrimp and squid
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seaweed soup with shrimp and squid For 2 people
Dried seaweed 400 gr Squid 400 gr Shrimp 500 gr Shallots 3 bulbs Soft tofu 300 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons White wine 20 ml Common spices a little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that have a translucent shell, are still firm, and when smelled, will have a sea water scent.
- Prioritize choosing those with the head and body tightly attached to each other.
- At the same time, you should choose those whose tails and legs are folded inward; avoid buying those with tails and legs spread out as there is a high chance they might have been injected with water to look bigger.
How to choose fresh squid
- Fresh squid usually has a shiny skin, with dark brown skin interspersed with off-white.
- At the same time, you can also check by pressing with your finger; if the surface of the squid returns to its original state after you remove your finger, then the squid is fresh and you should buy it.
- Moreover, you should choose those with the head and tentacles firmly attached to the body.
How to prepare Seafood Seaweed Soup with Shrimp and Squid
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Prepare ingredients
To eliminate the fishy smell of shrimp, soak the shrimp in a mixture of saltwater and white wine for about 10 minutes, then remove and wash thoroughly with water and let drain. After the shrimp has drained, carefully peel off the shrimp shell.
To remove the shrimp’s intestinal cord, use a knife to make a slit along the back of the shrimp, gently pull it apart and remove the intestinal cord, then dice it.
Tip: To eliminate the fishy smell of shrimp, you can also soak the shrimp in a saltwater mixture for about 7 minutes, then wash thoroughly with water and let drain.You wash the squid thoroughly. Then, gently hold the head and body of the squid and pull it out, removing the ink sac, eyes, teeth, and internal organs. At the same time, to eliminate the fishy smell of the squid, you soak the squid in a mixture of diluted salt water for about 2 – 5 minutes, then take it out and let it drain.
Once the squid is drained, you cut it into pieces about 1/2 the length of your finger.
How to properly prepare squid
Step 1: With one hand, hold the body of the squid tightly, and with the other hand, hold the head of the squid. Gently pull it out and remove the ink sac.
Step 2: Cut off the teeth and eyes of the squid.
Step 3: The next step is to gently make a horizontal cut on the body of the squid, then carefully pull the skin off and discard this part.
Step 4: Score the squid in a crosshatch pattern, then cut into bite-sized pieces, wash thoroughly with water, and drain in a basket.
See details: How to prepare squid properly.
Shallots are peeled, washed clean, and then sliced thinly.
Seaweed soaked in water for about 20 minutes will expand; you take it out basket and let it drain before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
Tofu cut into pieces about 1 finger thick.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the shallots. Stir continuously, and when the shallots turn golden brown and release a fragrant aroma, add the shrimp and squid that have been chopped.
Adjust the heat to medium, and stir well to ensure the shrimp and squid cook evenly without burning.
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Cook the soup
After about 3 minutes, the shrimp and squid will firm up, add 400ml of filtered water. Boil for about 5 minutes until the soup starts to boil, then add the seaweed.
Cook for another 7 minutes, seasoning with 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar. Then, add all the silken tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning to your family’s preference, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The Seaweed Soup with Shrimp and Squid after completion has a sweet, salty taste that is incredibly appealing. The salty flavor of the seaweed blends harmoniously with the sweetness of the seafood, creating a unique dish.
The seaweed retains its beautiful green color, accented with shrimp and squid, making it visually striking. This is a delicious and nutritious dish, perfect to add to your family’s daily menu.
2. Abalone Seaweed Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Abalone Seaweed Soup Serves 2
Seaweed 100 gr Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Abalone 5 pieces Beef 300 gr Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Korean soy sauce 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious abalone
- If the abalone still has its shell, you should choose those with a round, thick, and plump body.
- If they have been removed from the shell, prioritize those with fat, firm meat and a fairly uniform shape.
- You can check by pressing the meat with your hand; if it returns to its original position after releasing your hand, the elasticity is still good, and you should choose them as they are quite fresh.
How to prepare Abalone Seaweed Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the seaweed in water for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it drain. Cut into small pieces.
You should use a diluted saltwater solution to wash the abalone several times until it’s really clean. Then, use a spoon to pry the abalone meat out of the shell, cutting about half of the abalone into small pieces, and lightly score the remaining part in a crosshatch pattern.
For the beef, to effectively remove the odor, rinse the beef briefly with diluted saltwater, then use a kitchen towel to gently dry the surface until it is really dry before cutting it into small cubes.
Tip: Another effective way to eliminate the beef odor is to soak the beef in a mixture of alcohol and water for 15 minutes, then remove and let it drain.
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Sauté the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove, when the pot is hot, add the chopped seaweed and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir gently for about 2 minutes, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of Korean soy sauce, abalone, and beef.
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Cook the soup
Stir the ingredients gently for about 5 minutes until they are gradually cooked, then lower the heat and add 200ml of water and cook for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste and turn off the heat. Serve the soup in a bowl and enjoy.
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Final Product
The seaweed abalone soup after completion has an incredibly enticing aroma, with soft seaweed blending harmoniously with the chewy abalone, creating a unique taste.
When enjoying, you will feel the characteristic salty flavor of seaweed combined with the light sweetness of abalone, which is very appealing.
Information about Seaweed and How to Choose It
- Seaweed is a type of plant that lives in the sea, belonging to the group of multicellular algae but not sharing the same origin as brown algae, red algae, and green algae.
- Seaweed is also known by names like kelp, and comes in various colors such as red, black-brown, to green.
- You should buy seaweed at specialty Korean stores, supermarkets, or traditional markets; you can also order on e-commerce platforms.
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With a simple method, you have successfully completed 2 dishes of seaweed seafood soup that are very fragrant, appealing, and full of nutrients. Quickly save this and show off your cooking skills to prepare this soup for your family members to enjoy.
*Refer to the recipes and images from 2 YouTube channels Ẩm Thực Ba Miền 365 and Lanlan in Korea.
