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Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup)

미역국 — mineral-rich Korean seaweed soup, blended smooth.

Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup) — liquid texture, IDDSI Level 2
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Jaw Surgery Diet
Texture graded against the IDDSI framework. Not individually reviewed by a clinician — how this site works
8g
Protein
160
kcal
10g
Carbs
8g
Fat
2g
Fibre
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 20g dried miyeok (seaweed), soaked
  • 500 ml beef or anchovy broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 60g soft-cooked beef (optional)

Makes 2 servings · 25 min · Korean

Method

  1. Sauté the softened seaweed in sesame oil, then add broth and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Add any soft beef and cook until tender.
  3. Blend completely smooth and pass through a fine sieve so there are no strands.
  4. Season with soy and serve mildly thick.
Texture note — IDDSI Level 2

Mildly-thick Level 2. Sieve well to remove seaweed strands; reduce liquid for a Level 3–4 purée.

Why this works at IDDSI Level 2

Level 2 is mildly-thick, the consistency you can drink from a cup but that takes effort to pull through a straw. It moves slowly enough to give a swollen or numb mouth time to organise a swallow, which is why so many strained soups and blended drinks sit at this level.

At 2 servings this recipe delivers 8g of protein and 160 kcal per serving in about 25 min — worth knowing because protein intake, not calories alone, is what limits soft-tissue healing when chewing is restricted. Move up a stage on your surgeon's or speech-language pathologist's timeline rather than by how you feel on a given day: texture that is too advanced is the most common cause of pain, wound irritation and choking risk in the first weeks.

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See it made, or buy it nearby

Texture is hard to judge from written steps alone. Watching someone make it is often the quickest way to see how smooth “smooth” actually needs to be — and on the days cooking is too much, finding somewhere nearby that already makes it is a reasonable substitute.

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What makes this easier

High-power blender, flexible recovery straws and 60 cc catheter-tip syringe. The recovery kit explains why each one earns its place, and what to look for when buying.

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Medical disclaimer. Jaw Surgery Diet is patient education, not medical advice, and it does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Texture stages here follow the IDDSI framework, but the right stage for you is the one your own surgeon, speech-language pathologist or dietitian has set. If you are unsure whether a texture is safe for you — or if you cough, choke or feel food catching when you swallow — stop and contact your care team.