Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang)

 

 

Explore Korean cuisine! Learn how to cook Samgyetang, a nourishing traditional Ginseng Chicken Soup. Enjoy its great taste and health benefits. Try Samgyetang's wholesome blend of chicken, herbs, and ginseng. Embark on a culinary adventure now!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

For the soup:

 

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 6-8 fresh ginseng roots
• 10 garlic cloves
• 10 jujubes (Korean dates)
• 1 cup of glutinous rice
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• Salt to taste

 

For the garnish:

 

• Fresh green onions, finely chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Then, soak for 30 minutes.
2. Clean the chicken thoroughly and dry with paper towels.
3. Pour out water from wet sticky rice. Fill chicken 3/4 full with rice and hold in place with toothpicks or twine.
4. Add chicken, garlic, jujubes and enough water to cover in pot. Then, heat until bubbling.
5. Cover the soup and simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours to enhance flavor.
6. Mix salt and sesame oil for soup dip while cooking.
7. Ensure chicken is tender and fully cooked with easy bone separation.
8. Take out the chicken from the pot and let it cool. (Debone and shred into bite-sized pieces.)
9. Add chicken to pot and let soup simmer to heat thoroughly.
10. Season soup with salt and serve hot in individual bowls. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
11. Serve the soup with salt and sesame oil for dipping the chicken.

 

 

Tips:

 

• Samgyetang is usually eaten without add-ons, but accompaniments like kimchi and rice are optional.
• Adjust water for desired soup consistency.
• Substitute with dried ginseng if fresh is unavailable. Adjust quantity to preference.
• Add healing plants such as jujube seeds, Korean angelica root, or milk vetch root for improved flavor and health benefits.

 

 

Great job! You made tasty Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup, a nourishing gem in Korean cuisine. Savor Korean cuisine's rich flavors with every spoonful of tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and ginseng essence. Enjoy this Samgyetang recipe and discover the world of Korean cuisine.