What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Sea vegetables
Dried sea mustard
미역
Common aliases
sea mustard · dried sea mustard · wakame
What is Dried sea mustard?
Dried sea mustard appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh dried sea mustard with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Wakame is the closest widely available option; thickness and saltiness vary.
Recipes using Dried sea mustard
Rice Dishes
Abalone and Seaweed Porridge(미역전복죽)
A savory glutinous rice porridge simmered with abalone, seaweed, and a broth made from abalone shells and kelp, finished with carrot and black sesame.
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Soups & Stews
Clam and Seaweed Soup(바지락 미역국)
A clear seaweed soup with clams, radish, dried shrimp, aromatics, and a light seasoning of low-sodium soy sauce and glasswort powder.
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Soups & Stews
Dried Pollock and Seaweed Soup(황태미역국)
A savory seaweed soup with dried pollock simmered in a flavorful broth made from pollock head, kelp, shiitake mushroom, and green onion.
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Soups & Stews
Mushroom Seaweed Rice Soup(송이 미역국)
A soft rice-based soup with button mushrooms, vegetables, and finely chopped seaweed, gently cooked until the rice grains become tender and expanded.
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Soups & Stews
Potato and Seaweed Soup(감자미역국)
A light, comforting soup with tender potatoes and seaweed simmered with sesame oil, soup soy sauce, and garlic.
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Soups & Stews
Seaweed Joraengi Rice Cake Soup(미역 조랭이 떡국)
A nutty rice cake soup with seaweed and burdock simmered in ground perilla seed broth and finished with garlic.
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Soups & Stews
Yam and Perilla Seed Seaweed Soup(마들깨미역국)
A savory seaweed soup with cubed yam and nutty perilla seed powder simmered in a kelp-based broth.
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