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Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
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Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

Samgyetang simmers whole chicken with ginseng and glutinous rice. The broth is nourishing and clean, and the meat turns very tender.

Prep 30minCook 90min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 100g glutinous rice in water for 30+ minutes. Clean 2 small chickens by removing fat and organs from the cavity.

  2. 2

    Stuff each chicken with soaked rice, 1 ginseng root, 2 jujubes, and 4 garlic cloves. Cross the legs to seal.

  3. 3

    Place chickens in a large pot, add 2L water, and bring to a boil on high heat.

  4. 4

    Skim off foam, reduce to medium-low heat, and simmer for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    The chicken is done when a drumstick comes off easily with chopsticks.

  6. 6

    Serve in a stone pot, top with green onion and pepper. Dip meat in salt on a side plate.

Tips

Soaking glutinous rice well ensures it cooks inside the chicken and adds starchy richness to the broth.
Using a pressure cooker softens even the bones in about 40 minutes.
If fresh ginseng is unavailable, use dried ginseng or 1 tsp ginseng tea powder.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
580
kcal
Protein
42
g
Carbs
35
g
Fat
28
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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