Seaweed soup is a traditional soup of the Korean people, often cooked on birthdays, symbolizing peace and happiness. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN now to make this delicious seaweed soup!
1. Seaweed Soup with Beef
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seaweed Soup with Beef Serves 3
Dried seaweed 150 gr Fresh beef 100 gr White wine 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon (Korean soy sauce) Ground pepper a little Garlic 1 clove Salt a little Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon
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How to Prepare Seaweed Soup with Beef
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Preparation of Ingredients
Soak dried seaweed in cold water for about 20 minutes until it expands evenly, then remove and let it drain, cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the beef, cut it into small pieces, marinate with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a little pepper, 1 tablespoon of white wine and mix well to ensure the beef absorbs the seasoning.
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
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Sautéing Beef and Seaweed
Add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot, add the marinated beef, and turn on high heat to stir-fry until the beef is slightly cooked.
Next, add the seaweed and stir-fry together, remembering to stir well so that the seaweed and beef absorb the seasoning.
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Cooking the Soup
Add water to the pot with sautéed seaweed and beef to make soup, adding just enough water for serving.
Add the finely chopped garlic to the seaweed soup pot.
Continue to boil for about 15 minutes before turning off the heat. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste!
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Final Product
So you have completed the delicious Korean-style seaweed soup. The only thing left to do is to pour it into a bowl and enjoy it right away!
2. Beef Seaweed Soup with Tofu
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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Beef Seaweed Soup with Tofu Serves 4 people
Dried seaweed 1 packet Chicken bones 200 gr Beef brisket 500 gr Soft tofu 1 piece Udon noodles 200 gr (to taste) Udon noodles 200 gr (to taste) Green onions 4 stalks Garlic 4 cloves Soy sauce 2 teaspoons Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Ginger 4 slices Seasoning a little (salt / pepper / seasoning powder)
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How to choose good tofu, without gypsum
- To select a piece of good tofu that does not contain gypsum, you should choose those that are off-white, avoiding those that are yellowish or yellow.
- You should choose pieces that feel light and smooth to the touch, as these are good tofu.
- Fresh and pure tofu will have a characteristic aroma, while tofu containing gypsum will have a faint smell similar to lime.
- You should buy tofu at reputable supermarkets and grocery stores to ensure the best quality.
- Additionally, you can also try making tofu right at home to ensure food safety and hygiene.
How to make Beef Seaweed Soup with Tofu
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Prepare and marinate the beef
To eliminate the unpleasant smell of beef, soak it in water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt for about 15 minutes, then rinse and drain. Use a knife to slice the meat against the grain into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the beef with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well and let the beef absorb the seasoning for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
To allow the seaweed to expand evenly and eliminate the fishy smell, after purchasing, place the seaweed in a basin, add 200ml of cold water, 4 slices of ginger, and soak for about 20 – 30 minutes until the seaweed becomes soft.
After that, remove the seaweed, rinse it with cold water, drain it, and cut the seaweed into small pieces about the length of one finger.
The chicken bones should be soaked in salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinsed thoroughly with cold water and drained.
Tofu is washed clean with water, then cut into cubes about the thickness of one large finger.
Udon noodles are briefly blanched in water, then removed and rinsed with cold water before draining.
Green onions are cleaned and chopped small. Garlic is crushed and then minced finely.
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Cooking Soup
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 liters of filtered water and the chicken bones, then bring to a boil. After that, reduce the heat and simmer the bones for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to extract all the sweetness, then remove the chicken bones.
Tip: To save time, you can use pre-packaged pork or chicken broth.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan and heat it up.
Next, add minced garlic, seaweed, and the marinated beef, stir-frying on high heat until the beef is just medium rare, then pour in all the chicken broth from earlier, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
After about 10 minutes, add tofu and udon noodles, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and stir well. Sprinkle in chopped green onions, adjust the seasoning to taste, and it’s done.
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Final Product
With just a few simple steps, you have a delicious and visually appealing seaweed beef tofu soup. The broth is light and sweet, the tofu is soft and creamy, and the beef absorbs the seasoning well, combined with the chewy texture of the seaweed to create an irresistible soup!
How to properly prepare seaweed
You can use fresh or dried seaweed to make soup.
For fresh seaweed: Rinse the seaweed clean and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
For dried seaweed: You can process and eliminate the fishy smell of seaweed using the following methods:
- Using salt
Soak dried seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it softens. Remove it, rinse it clean, squeeze out excess water, then add salt and gently massage for about 1 – 2 minutes before rinsing again with clean water. Salt will help reduce the fishy smell and remove some of the slime from the seaweed.
- Using fresh ginger
Soak dried seaweed in cold water with a bit of chopped ginger for 15 – 20 minutes until it softens, then remove, rinse clean, and prepare.
- Eliminating fishy smell with vinegar
Soak seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it softens, add a little vinegar, gently massage for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse clean with water.
- Marinating with sesame oil
Soak seaweed in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes until it softens, rinse clean, drain, then cut the seaweed and marinate with salt, seasoning powder, and sesame oil before cooking.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should choose beef that is bright red, with yellow fat and white marbling; when pressed, it feels firm, and it has the characteristic smell of beef.
- Choose meat with fine and smooth fibers; when you press the meat, it should bounce back. Avoid meat with coarse fibers, dark red color, and dark yellow fat.
- Absolutely do not choose meat that is pale green, has round white spots in the fibers, strange smells, is slimy, or feels indented and soft when pressed.
How to prepare beef without making it tough
- The way to slice beef is to simply cut it thin and slice against the grain. Slicing beef correctly will help you cook dishes faster and the meat won’t be tough.
- You can put the beef in the refrigerator refrigerator for 20 – 30 minutes, which helps the meat firm up and makes it easier to cut.
- Additionally, you can marinate the beef with a little cooking oil, which will make the beef softer and not tough.
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With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious dish right away. Wishing you success with 2 ways to cook seaweed soup with beef that is rich in Korean culinary style!
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