Seaweed Soup Recipe with Deep Flavor, Even Without Meat

Hello everyone! Today, for those who always add beef to their seaweed soup, I'm going to share a special recipe that can achieve a deep flavor without any meat. This method uses simple ingredients and a short cooking process, making it much easier and more convenient to prepare seaweed soup than usual. Shall we get started?

Introducing the Ingredients You'll Need

First, let's look at the ingredients needed to make this seaweed soup. Here's what you'll need:

• Seaweed for 3 servings
• 500ml of beef bone broth (store-bought)
• 200ml of rice water
• 2 tablespoons of perilla powder
• 1 tablespoon of perilla oil
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for soup
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic

Preparing the Seaweed

Now, let's get started with preparing the seaweed. Soak the dried seaweed in cold water for about 15 minutes until it's fully rehydrated. This will soften the seaweed and increase its volume. It's best to rinse the rehydrated seaweed 2-3 times with clean water. Squeeze out the excess water thoroughly to prevent any fishy smell and to ensure even cooking when stir-frying.

Stir-Frying and Adding Broth

Place the squeezed seaweed in a pot, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for soup and 1 tablespoon of perilla oil, and stir-fry the seaweed until it absorbs the seasoning. This process removes any fishy smell from the seaweed and brings out a savory aroma. Then, add half a tablespoon of minced garlic and stir-fry together; the garlic aroma will rise, further deepening the soup's flavor.

Once the ingredients are well stir-fried, pour in 500ml of store-bought beef bone broth. The beef bone broth blends well with the seaweed, providing a rich taste without needing beef. It's already seasoned, so you won't need to add much extra seasoning. Adding the pre-prepared 200ml of rice water will make the soup smoother and thicker.

Finishing Touches and Completion

Finally, add 2 tablespoons of perilla powder. When cooked with the seaweed, the perilla powder enhances the nutty flavor and makes the soup milky and thick, giving it a deep taste. After adding all ingredients, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the soup thickens. This is when the perilla aroma infuses into the soup, completing a smooth perilla seaweed soup.

With this simple method, you can make delicious seaweed soup, so don't worry if you don't have any meat! Enjoy a deeply savory and rich seaweed soup easily at home. Stay tuned for my next recipe!