Description
Samgyetang, or Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup, is a traditional summer dish known for its health-boosting properties. Made with a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujubes, it’s simmered into a nourishing broth that’s perfect for revitalizing the body and spirit.
Ingredients
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- 1 small whole young chicken (about 2–2.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup glutinous rice, soaked for 1 hour
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 2–3 jujubes (Korean red dates)
- 2 small ginseng roots (or fresh/frozen ginseng)
- 1 small piece of ginger (optional)
- 5–6 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove any excess fat or giblets. Stuff the cavity with soaked glutinous rice, garlic, jujubes, and ginseng.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a pot and add water until the chicken is fully submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
- Skim off any foam or fat during simmering for a clearer broth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Traditionally eaten on “Sambok” days during the hottest times of summer for energy restoration.
- If ginseng is unavailable, substitute with ginseng tea bags or omit and add more garlic and ginger for depth.
- Serve with kimchi and a small dish of salt and pepper for dipping the chicken.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
