미역국Miyeokguk

• 15 gdried miyeok seaweed 마른 미역
• 150 gbeef brisket or stewing beef, thinly sliced 소고기 양지
• 1 tbspsesame oil 참기름
• 1 tspminced garlic 다진 마늘
• 2 tbspsoup soy sauce 국간장
• 1.2 lwater 물
• salt to taste 소금

Method

1. Soak the seaweed in cold water for 20 minutes. It will grow about ten times. Drain, squeeze and cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat the sesame oil in a pot and stir-fry the beef for 2 minutes.
3. Add the seaweed and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir-fry 3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the water and garlic, bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Season with the rest of the soy sauce and salt. The longer it simmers, the deeper it gets.

Cook's note

Koreans eat this on every birthday and after giving birth.