Korean Seaweed Soup

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: mykoreankitchen.com
Category: Soup

Ingredients
1⁄2 ounce Wakame (or 15 grams, dried)
4 ounces Beef Chuck (or 120 grams, sliced)
1⁄4 teaspoon Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
5 cups Water

Directions
  1. 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. Set it aside.
  2. Combine the sliced beef with the salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix them well and set aside until needed.
  3. Preheat a medium pot over medium heat (about 20 seconds). Add the sesame oil, seaweed and beef. Stir them well until the beef is partly cooked (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the soy sauce, garlic and water. Cover the pot and boil over medium – medium high heat until the meat is fully cooked (10 to 15 minutes). Adjust the taste with more salt if needed.
  5. Serve warm with a bowl of steamed rice and other Korean side dishes.