Seaweed
Miyeok
미역
Also called wakame, sea mustard
What it is
A tender brown seaweed. The body of birthday seaweed soup.
Origin
Korean and Japanese coasts.
Flavour
Ocean, slippery, mild.
How to use it
Soak dried miyeok until expanded, then squeeze and slice. It grows a lot.
Storage
Dried pantry; soaked seaweed in the fridge a day.
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What is Miyeok?
A tender brown seaweed. The body of birthday seaweed soup.
How do I use Miyeok?
Soak dried miyeok until expanded, then squeeze and slice. It grows a lot.
How do I store Miyeok?
Dried pantry; soaked seaweed in the fridge a day.
What does it taste like?
Ocean, slippery, mild.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Calories 45 kcal
Protein 3 g
Carbs 9 g
Fat 0.6 g
