Seaweed Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the beef with the garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil and marinate for a few minutes.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, thoroughly wash the seaweed under cold running water.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Add the beef with its marinade and brown, about 2 minutes, then add the seaweed and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the scallions and 5 cups water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the seaweed is soft, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped scallion, and serve.
8. 8
   Cook through step 2, then cool.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, seed and thinly slice 1 cucumber and peel and thinly slice one 2-inch piece of daikon radish.
10. 10
    Add to the cooled soup, along with 6 ice cubes, and serve.