Authentic Samgyetang: The Perfect Recipe for Summer Revitalization
Authentic Samgyetang: The Perfect Recipe for Summer Revitalization
How to Make Delicious Samgyetang at Home
Beat the summer heat with this ultimate restorative dish, Samgyetang! Enjoy the deep, rich broth and incredibly tender chicken, all made easily in your own kitchen.
Main Ingredients- 2 young chickens for Samgyetang (approx. 1kg each)
- 300g glutinous rice (sweet rice)
- 20 whole garlic cloves (about 140g)
- 1 packet of Samgyetang herb mix (100g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the glutinous rice. Rinse the rice 2-3 times in cold water to remove any impurities. Then, let it soak in cold water for about 30 minutes. Soaking the rice ensures it cooks up perfectly tender inside the chicken.
Step 2
Rinse the chickens thoroughly under cold running water. This step removes any surface dirt and blood, ensuring a clean broth free from any gamey smell.
Step 3
Before stuffing the chicken, let’s prepare its cavity for easier filling. Trim away the thicker skin near the chicken’s opening. This makes it much easier to stuff the rice and other ingredients inside.
Step 4
Next, trim off the tail end of the chicken, including any excess fat. Removing this part contributes to a cleaner, less greasy broth.
Step 5
Now, let’s tidy up the pointy tips of the chicken wings.
Step 6
These pointy tips can sometimes burn or look untidy during cooking, so use kitchen scissors to snip them off cleanly.
Step 7
It’s time to clean out the chicken’s cavity. Carefully reach into the opening between the backbone and ribs and gently pull out all the internal organs. Rinse the inside thoroughly under cold running water to remove any remaining blood or debris.
Step 8
Here we have the prepped chickens, whole garlic cloves, and the aromatic herb mix ready for Samgyetang! Shall we start cooking? Once the chicken is prepped, the rest is surprisingly simple! Generously stuff the soaked glutinous rice and whole garlic cloves into the cavity of each chicken. To keep everything securely inside, use a toothpick to ‘sew’ up the opening, like stitching. This prevents the filling from escaping during cooking and keeps the chicken looking neat.
Step 9
Now, let’s use a pressure cooker. Place the 2 prepared chickens and the herb mix packet into the pressure cooker. Add enough cold water to completely cover the chickens (typically around 2 to 2.5 liters for two chickens). Securely close the lid. Bring to high heat, and once the pressure indicator starts whistling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 30-40 minutes. If using a regular pot, cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Adjust the cooking time slightly based on the size of the chicken and desired tenderness. *Cooking time may vary depending on the chicken size.
Step 10
After 30-40 minutes in the pressure cooker, lift the lid to reveal your beautiful, steaming Samgyetang! This ultimate summer health food is ready to be enjoyed. The rich broth and tender chicken are truly a sight to behold.
Step 11
Your comforting and nutritious Samgyetang, perfect for summer, is complete! Enjoy your delicious meal.
