DRIED SEA MUSTARD (Wakame, Miyeok) 

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Discover simple and delicious seaweed recipes you can make at home.

① Seaweed soup  (Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Scallops) 해물미역국

A warm, comforting seaweed soup packed with nutrients. Enjoy it with your favorite seafood.

How to Make

·  Soak dried seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes, then rinse, and drain.

·  Add mussels to cold water and bring to a boil.

·  Once the mussels open, remove them and strain the broth to remove any sediment.

·  Add soaked seaweed to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

·  Right before serving, return the mussels to the soup and bring to a quick boil.

·  No extra seasoning needed—seafood creates a naturally salty, savory broth.

② Seaweed Salad (미역초무침)

A tangy and refreshing seaweed salad recipe perfect for a light appetizer or side dish.

Difficulty: Very Easy | Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

·  100g soaked seaweed (10g dried)

·  ¼ onion, julienned

·  (optional) ¼ carrot, ¼ bell pepper, julienned

Seasoning Sauce

·  2 Tbsp vinegar

·  1 Tbsp sugar

·  1 Tbsp soy sauce

·  ½ tbsp minced garlic

·  1 tsp olive oil

·  1 Tbsp sesame seeds

·  Pinch of salt

How to Make

1. Soak seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.

2. Julienne the onion and optional vegetables.

3. Mix all seasoning ingredients in a bowl.

4. Add seaweed and vegetables, then toss gently.

5. Chill for 10 minutes for deeper flavor.

③ Chilled Seaweed & Cucumber Soup (미역냉국)

A light, cool, and tangy cold seaweed soup perfect for hot summer days.

Difficulty: Easy | Time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients

·  50–70g soaked seaweed (5–7g dried)

·  1 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned

·  (optional) peppers, sliced

·  ¼ onion, julienned

·  5 ice cubes

Cold Soup Base

·  600 ml water

·  3 Tbsp vinegar

·  1 Tbsp sugar

·  1 tsp salt

·  1 tsp soy sauce

·  ½ tbsp minced garlic

How to Make

1. Soak seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.

2. Thinly slice/julienne cucumber, onion and optional vegetables.

3. Mix all cold soup base ingredients.

4. Add seaweed, vegetables, and ice.

Tips

·  The cold soup base keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days.

·  Adding 1 Tbsp maesil (plum) syrup boosts the refreshing flavor.

·  This seaweed cold soup is low-calorie and hydrating.