Seaweed soup for a birthday

The Appeal of Wakame Soup

"Wakame soup" is characterized by its subtle scent of the sea and profound flavor. Abundantly featuring nutritious wakame, it harmoniously blends with the gentle umami of dashi, warming the body and soothing the soul. Though simple, its taste is complex, offering a delicious experience that evokes the blessings of the sea with every sip. It pairs well with any dish, and is particularly excellent with rice. On cold days, wakame soup, which provides the nutrients your body craves, is truly a dish that satisfies both body and soul.

The Cultural Significance of Wakame Soup

I suddenly felt like making wakame soup. Happy birthday to anyone celebrating today! In Korea, there's a custom of eating wakame soup on one's birthday, stemming from the tradition of eating it for postpartum recovery.

How to Make Wakame Soup

1. Soak beef (a handful of brisket) in cold water to remove blood.

2. Boil the blood-drained beef in boiling water for about 1 hour.

3. Shred the boiled meat along its grain, add dark soy sauce (0.5), grated garlic (0.5), sesame oil (0.5), and pepper, mix well, stir-fry in a pot, then add rehydrated wakame (a handful) and stir-fry further.

4. Add the beef broth (5 cups), bring to a boil again, season with light soy sauce (1) and salt to taste, and it's done.

5. Wakame soup is complete.

Happy birthday.

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