When it comes to Korean birthdays, do you think of birthday cakes first? But do you know that a bowl of delicious seaweed soup is also a must-have item on the Korean birthday table! This is not only because it is delicious, but also because it carries profound cultural connotations.

Postpartum nourishing holy product for pregnant women

Seaweed soup is not only a dish in Korea, it is a nourishing sacred product for pregnant women after delivery, and it also represents Koreans' deep respect for their mothers. In Korean culture, seaweed soup symbolizes the hardship and greatness of mother's childbirth.

Rich in nutrition, good for your health.

Koreans are convinced of the nutritional value of kelp. Rich in protein, vitamin A and minerals, it is beneficial to the body. Moreover, the soluble fiber in kelp is helpful for digestion and plays an important role in postpartum recovery.

Various practices, different tastes.

There are many ways to make Korean seaweed soup, and the most common way is to add beef or clam meat. Seaweed soup with beef can not only nourish the body, but also balance the coldness of kelp; Clam seaweed soup is more delicious. Now, this traditional food can only be tasted in traditional Korean restaurants.

Dried kelp, fish soup base

It is worth mentioning that the kelp used in Korean seaweed soup is different from what we call kelp in China. It is dry and soft after soaking, which is different from ordinary kelp slices. When Koreans make seaweed soup, they are used to using fish soup as the base material, which makes the soup more delicious.