Comments on: Miyeok Guk (Beef Seaweed Soup)

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:24:10 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing!
I made it for a Korean friend’s birthday. He says it tastes like at home. I am so happy that it turned out right all thanks to your blog. =) Especially writing the names in Korean helped me to find the right ingredients. =)

By: Hyosun

Hyosun — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:19:51 +0000

In reply to Cristina.

Congratulations!! Wishing you and your new baby to come the very best! Traditionally, Koreans eat miyeok guk for every meal after giving birth for about 2 weeks. According to Korean FDA, this temporary spike in iodine consumption should be okay for healthy moms with no thyroid issues. However, to bring it down to the daily recommended iodine, Korean FDA recommends limiting miyeok guk to less than twice a day and consuming balanced meals for new moms. (Source: https://www.ibabynews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=83674)

By: Cristina

Cristina — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:55:57 +0000

Hello there!
Thank you very much for sharing this amazing recipe! I just made this soup so that I can indulge in a bowl after I have my baby in just a couple weeks! I was reading online that miyeok guk soup is VERY high in iodine which is good for nursing but too much can cause thyroid issues in mother and baby if consumed in excess. I do plan to freeze this soup. How often should this be consumed to avoid such issues? Perhaps once or twice a week? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!

By: Hyosun

Hyosun — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:36:08 +0000

In reply to Sarah Croskey. Pregnancy does strange things to expecting moms, but craving noodles doesn't sound that strange. How about kalguksu (knife cut noodles) or udon noodles? Actually, there are variations of kalguksu that include miyeok.

By: Sarah Croskey

Sarah Croskey — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 23:40:05 +0000

Thank you for the recipe!
I am wondering if I can add noodles and what kind would be best. Ramyun noodles or dangmyun or something else? I am expecting now and crave noodles in everything, haha. I can usually eat miyeok guk plainly or with rice but my body tells me noodles would be a great addition, lolz. I don’t know why. And my body doesn’t want rice either, gasp!
Thank you for your help!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:20:03 +0000

In reply to Hyosun Ro. Thank you for sharing your recipe, i made it for dinner and it was delicious!

By: Bry

Bry — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:52:06 +0000

I’ve tried a few Miyeok guk recipes and this is by far the best! The flavors and textures are much better than the others I’ve followed.

By: Hyosun

Hyosun — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:05:02 +0000

In reply to Marie. Sorry I haven't done that.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:48:57 +0000

I haven’t tried making this soup yet but would like to ask if you’ve ever posted a recipe for Gukbap preferably with beef.

Thanks you

By: Hyosun

Hyosun — Tue, 19 May 2020 05:35:39 +0000

In reply to Iris. oh so sorry for the late reply. Saute the miyeok with sesame oil and soy sauce and then add the prepared beef broth.