Abalone Samgyetang: A Delicious Harmony of Chewy Abalone and Nutty Mung Beans, Made Easy in a Rice Cooker
Abalone Samgyetang: A Delicious Harmony of Chewy Abalone and Nutty Mung Beans, Made Easy in a Rice Cooker
Easy and Delicious Abalone Samgyetang Recipe: How to Use a Rice Cooker, from Chicken Preparation to a Nutritious Summer Health Food
The ultimate health food to revitalize your body during the hot summer! This recipe for ‘Abalone Samgyetang’ combines chewy glutinous rice and nutty mung beans for a delightful texture and rich flavor, boosted with the essence of the sea from fresh abalone. Using a rice cooker makes the entire process, from preparing the chicken to slow-cooking it to perfection, incredibly simple, allowing anyone to easily make delicious Samgyetang at home. Celebrate the dog days of summer and regain your vitality with this special Samgyetang that will nourish your entire family’s health!
Main Ingredients- 1 Chicken (approx. 700g, young chicken or for boiling)
- 1 cup Glutinous rice (approx. 150g)
- 1 cup Mung beans (approx. 150g)
- 1 pack Samgyetang herbal ingredients
Additional Ingredients- 3 Abalone
- 2 Ginseng roots
- 8 Whole garlic cloves
- 10 Ginkgo nuts
- Jujubes (as needed)
- Chestnuts (peeled, as needed)
- Chives (for garnish, a little)
- 3 Abalone
- 2 Ginseng roots
- 8 Whole garlic cloves
- 10 Ginkgo nuts
- Jujubes (as needed)
- Chestnuts (peeled, as needed)
- Chives (for garnish, a little)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the glutinous rice and mung beans that will add richness to the Samgyetang. Glutinous rice provides a subtle sweetness and chewy texture, while mung beans offer a nutty flavor and tenderness. Combining them together results in a deeper and more complex taste.
Step 2
Soak the mung beans overnight in water. The next morning, rub the soaked mung beans to remove their skins and rinse them thoroughly. Also, soak the glutinous rice for about 30 minutes, then rinse and drain. Place the prepared mung beans and glutinous rice together into a cheesecloth bag. Using a cloth bag keeps the ingredients contained and makes for a cleaner dish during cooking.
Step 3
Proper chicken preparation is key to delicious Samgyetang! Remove the oily glands from the tail end and the thin membranes from the joint area of the wings to ensure a clearer broth. It’s crucial to rinse the inside of the chicken thoroughly under running water, scraping out any remaining internal waste or blood clots, as these can cause an unpleasant odor. Wash the interior multiple times until completely clean.
Step 4
Stuff the cavity of the prepared chicken with the whole garlic cloves, ginkgo nuts, chestnuts, and jujubes. Make a small slit in one of the chicken legs and tuck the legs in to secure the shape for a more attractive presentation. Place the prepared chicken inside the rice cooker. Add the cheesecloth bag containing the glutinous rice and mung beans, the Samgyetang herbal ingredients, and the ginseng roots on top of the chicken. Finally, add the 3 fresh abalone and pour in enough water to fully cover the chicken.
Step 5
Clean the abalone thoroughly by scrubbing them with a brush, both the shells and the meat. A 10-cup rice cooker was used, set to the ‘Multi-cook’ function for 40 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, open the lid to check how well the chicken is cooked. 40 minutes is ideal for tender, perfectly cooked chicken.
Step 6
Carefully remove the cheesecloth bag from the rice cooker and transfer its contents to a pot. The glutinous rice and mung beans inside the bag have already cooked into a delicious rice. While they are tasty on their own, adding a ladleful of the Samgyetang broth and mixing or simmering briefly will make them even softer and moister.
Step 7
Spoon the glutinous rice and mung bean mixture into a deep serving bowl. Arrange the well-cooked chicken attractively on top. Place the cooked abalone and ginseng slices decoratively over the chicken, and garnish with fresh chives for a beautiful presentation of Abalone Samgyetang.
Step 8
Your nutritious ‘Abalone Samgyetang’ is complete! The fragrant ginseng, chewy abalone, and tender chicken combine to create the ultimate summer health food.
Step 9
The chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth. Cooking for 40 minutes ensures the chicken is perfectly cooked, maintaining a pleasant chewy texture without becoming mushy. If you are using a free-range chicken, consider increasing the cooking time by 5-10 minutes to ensure it becomes tender.
Step 10
With the last remaining days of summer heat, why not try this special ‘Abalone Samgyetang’ to boost your family’s health? Since the rice cooker makes it so easy and convenient for anyone to prepare, be sure to give it a try this summer!
