Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a hearty Samgyetang, a traditional Korean ginseng chicken soup served as a nourishing dish.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For boiling the soup
Ingredients
- 1 whole Chicken Small, about 2 pounds
- 1/2 cup Glutinous rice Washed and soaked
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 pieces Ginseng root Dried or fresh
- 5 Jujubes (red dates)
- 8 cups Water
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 Green onions Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Stuff the chicken cavity with glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujubes.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a large pot and add water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off any impurities.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For an additional flavor, you can add a few slices of ginger to the broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 0.5mg
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