🌿✨ Glow with Korean Seaweed Beef Soup! ✨🌿

🌿✨ Korean Seaweed Beef Soup – A Nourishing Tradition ✨🌿

In Korea, Miyeok-Guk (seaweed soup) is more than just food—it’s a tradition passed down through generations, often served to new mothers for recovery and enjoyed on birthdays as a symbol of health and longevity. Light yet deeply nourishing, this simple soup is one I find myself returning to whenever I need something warm, restorative, and comforting.

🌊 The Gentle Power of Seaweed

Seaweed has been a staple in Blue Zone communities like Okinawa, where it’s valued for its ability to support vitality and graceful aging. It’s packed with:

✔ Iodine – Essential for thyroid balance and metabolism
✔ Calcium & Iron – Helping to keep bones strong and blood healthy
✔ Magnesium & Potassium – Supporting heart health and muscle recovery
✔ Zinc & Selenium – Naturally boosting immunity and skin health

Many believe that regularly eating seaweed contributes to longevity, glowing skin, and overall well-being—and after incorporating it into my own meals, I can see why. It’s a small yet meaningful way to nourish the body from within.

🍵 A Simple, Nourishing Recipe

This soup comes together effortlessly, making it a perfect addition to your weekly routine. Cooking it in VitaClay allows the flavors to meld beautifully while keeping the ingredients’ nutrients intact.

🌱 Ingredients (Serves 2-3):

• ½ oz dried seaweed (soaked)
• 8 cups water 💧
• 1 lb beef brisket or skirt steak 🥩
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tsp fish sauce 🐟 (or soy sauce for a plant-based option)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 🌰

🥣 Steps:

1️⃣ Soak the dried seaweed, rinse, and cut into smaller pieces.
2️⃣ Add all ingredients (except sesame oil) into your VitaClay or a pot.
3️⃣ Cook for 1-2 hours (VitaClay’s Soup setting works wonderfully).
4️⃣ Stir in toasted sesame oil just before serving.

This is the kind of meal that feels nourishing in the deepest way—simple, wholesome, and filled with ingredients that naturally support the body. Whenever I make it, I’m reminded of the beauty of slow, traditional foods that connect us to the past while supporting our health in the present.

If you’ve never tried seaweed soup before, I hope this recipe brings you the same warmth and nourishment it brings me. 💛 Would love to hear—do you have a go-to comfort food that makes you feel balanced and restored? 😊