Dinner for 2
Mussel Seaweed Soup
Dried seaweed simmers with garlic and mussels in a savory broth seasoned with sesame oil and soup sauce.
Typical price
$12.41for 4 servings
$3.10 per serving$12.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
KoreanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 oz dried miyeok
- 14 fresh mussels
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 cups water
- 2 tbsp soup soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Soak the dried miyeok in water for 20 minutes, then drain and cut it into bite-size pieces.
- Scrub the mussels, remove their beards, and rinse them under cold water.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the garlic and miyeok, and stir for 3 minutes.
- Add 8 cups water and soup soy sauce or fish sauce, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the mussels and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the shells open and the meat is firm, then season with salt and pepper.
- Discard any mussels that stay closed.
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