Korean Birthday Soup, Seaweed soup 미역국

Do you know why Koreans eat Seaweed Soup on their birthdays?

Have you heard of 미역국 (Mi-yeok Guk) before?

Mi-yeok Guk is Korean seaweed soup made with seaweed.
Koreans eat seaweed soup on their birthdays and this tradition stems from honoring & respecting mothers. Seaweed soup is a popular postpartum dish in Korean culture. It is packed with healthy nutrients, detoxifies and nourishes the body.

미역, Seaweed, is a super food as it contains a great source of calcium, iodine, fibre, omega acids, vitamin B1 and B3. It helps with metabolism, constipation, anti-aging, and milk production. When you see a Korean eating Seaweed soup next time, you can assume it’s their birthday!

Full explanation video is on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/2b9r0okmXGI

Where can you find Dried Seaweed?

You can easily find packaged Seaweed Soup at Asian grocery stores or online.
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Cooking Seaweed Soup from scratch is simple and easy. You can purchase dried seaweed (DIFFERENT than roasted kind) at Asian grocery store or online.
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