# Miyeokguk (from Maangchi)

Video: [Korean Birthday Soup (Miyeokguk: 미역국)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.99 per serving, ~$8.97 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.01* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 16 g dried seaweed
- 8 cups water
- 1 lb beef brisket
- to taste fish sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil

## Steps

1. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=83s) Measure dried seaweed.
2. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=92s) Soak dried seaweed in cold water for 30 minutes.
3. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=131s) Rinse the rehydrated seaweed.
4. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=152s) Cut the seaweed into smaller pieces.
5. [3:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=185s) Place the cut seaweed into a pot.
6. [3:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=190s) Add water to the pot with the seaweed.
7. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=195s) Cover and boil the seaweed and water over medium-high heat.
8. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=250s) Cut the beef brisket into thin, small pieces.
9. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=330s) Add the sliced beef to the boiling seaweed soup.
10. [5:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=336s) Cover and cook the soup on medium heat for 40 minutes.
11. [6:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=383s) Mince garlic cloves.
12. [6:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=396s) Add minced garlic to the soup.
13. [7:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=425s) Add fish sauce to the soup and stir.
14. [7:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=442s) Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
15. [7:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=448s) Turn off the heat and add sesame oil.
16. [7:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znpwSp0Ro2I&t=457s) Serve the soup in bowls.

## Equipment

- bowl
- scale
- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- colander

## What the video didn't say

- Exact servings not specified for this recipe portion
- Total preparation and cooking time not explicitly stated

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