Korean · Dinner
Seaweed Soup (Low-Calorie)
A light Korean beef and seaweed soup made by simmering rehydrated wakame with lean beef sirloin in sesame-scented broth, seasoned simply with soy sauce and garlic. Served hot as a nourishing, low-fat starter, it delivers savoury umami depth without cream, heavy oils, or added sugar.
$4
10 minsPrep
20 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
383Calories
43.4gProtein
18.3gFat
8.7gCarbs
1.7gSugar
1.3gFiber
1302mgSodium
102mgChol
5.8gSat Fat
562mgPotassium
105mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
1.6mcgVitamin B12
2.8mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-carb
protein-rich
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Soak the dried wakame in cold water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain and cut into 2-inch strips. Mince the garlic and slice the beef sirloin and scallion.
2
Sauté
Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat, add beef and garlic, and stir for 2 minutes until beef is no longer pink on the outside.
3
Simmer
Add drained wakame and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until beef is tender.
4
Plate
Stir in soy sauce and black pepper, ladle into a bowl, scatter scallion over top, and serve hot.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g beef sirloin
- 0.4 oz5g, about 2 tbsp dried wakame
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cup480ml low-sodium beef stock
- 2 cup480ml water
- 22 scallion
