Momguk, a dish available in Jeju Island, is an indigenous cuisine made with seaweed, hence it is referred to as ‘Momguk.’ Here, ‘Momguk’ is a Jeju dialect term referring to a type of seaweed, not the human body. Therefore, another name for this soup is ‘Momguk Guk,’ indicating a soup made with seaweed. “A Soup with Seaweed and Pork” Momguk ...
In Jeju Island, there’s a traditional dish called “Momguk,” where “Mom” in Jeju dialect means “seaweed” (fortunately, it doesn’t refer to the human body). Momguk is a soup made by simmering seaweed and pork, creating a memorable combination of seafood and pork. The broth is quite hearty, falling somewhere between a soup and a porridge. “At Seogwipo, Jeju: Momguk at ...