Soak dried pollack strips and seaweed in cold water.
Squeeze excess water from the soaked pollack and tear into bite-sized pieces.
Remove excess water from the soaked seaweed as well.
Heat sesame oil in a pot and stir-fry the dried pollack.
Add the seaweed and stir-fry together.
Pour in water and bring to a boil.
Season with soup soy sauce and minced garlic.
Once the broth is well infused, simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
Finish by sprinkling pepper at the end.