Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup (Dak-Kalguksu)
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup (Dak-Kalguksu)
How to Make Delicious and Refreshing Chicken Noodle Soup – A Nourishing Meal
Let’s make a comforting bowl of Dak-Kalguksu with a wonderfully clean and refreshing broth. It’s the perfect hearty meal!
Main Ingredients- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 whole chicken)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 zucchini
- 2 potatoes
- 1 handful green onions
- 1 handful onion
- Pinch of salt (to adjust seasoning)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a delicious and satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup (Dak-Kalguksu) that the whole family can enjoy. This recipe uses the chicken broth itself to create a deep and refreshing flavor, so you won’t need to make a separate stock. I’ll guide you through it step-by-step, making it easy even for beginners!
Step 2
First, if you’re using a whole chicken, thoroughly clean and prepare it. Then, boil the chicken until it’s tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone. If you’re only using chicken breasts, you can also lightly poach them.
Step 3
Do not discard the water used to boil the chicken! This chicken broth is the secret to the deep flavor of your Dak-Kalguksu. We’ll use this broth directly, eliminating the need for a separate, complicated stock.
Step 4
To the chicken broth, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Taste the broth and if it needs more seasoning, add a pinch of salt to reach your desired taste.
Step 5
Once the broth is seasoned, bring it to a boil. Then, add all the prepared vegetables: zucchini, potatoes, green onions, and onion. As the vegetables cook, their natural sweetness and aroma will infuse into the broth, creating an even richer and more delicious soup base.
Step 6
While the vegetables are cooking until they are about halfway tender, allow the boiled chicken to cool slightly. Then, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces (shredding along the grain will make it more tender).
Step 7
When the vegetables are about halfway cooked, add your kalguksu noodles. To ensure the noodles don’t clump and the broth remains clear, you can either briefly blanch the noodles in boiling water beforehand or rinse off the excess flour under running water. Once the noodles are nearly halfway cooked, add the shredded chicken and let it simmer for a little longer, allowing the chicken and noodles to meld together.
Step 8
And there you have it – your delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is ready! While plain kalguksu is wonderful, adding generous amounts of chicken makes it incredibly nutritious and even more flavorful. Enjoy a steaming hot bowl!
