Nourishing Samgyetang for the Whole Family
Make Impressive Samgyetang at Home! The Perfect Recipe from Chicken Preparation to Simmering, Even for Beginners
Samgyetang, the ultimate dish to replenish energy during the sweltering summer! Don’t just wait for the hottest days. This practical recipe reveals how to make professional-quality Samgyetang at home for an affordable price, covering everything from meticulously preparing fresh chicken to achieving a rich, flavorful broth. Create a heartwarming meal that takes care of your family’s health.
Samgyetang Ingredients
- 4 fresh, size 6 chickens
- 1 bag of soup ingredients for boiling chicken (e.g., astragalus root)
- 1 bag of fresh frozen baby abalone (thawed)
- 1 large leek
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for seasoning chicken)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Here are the main ingredients for today’s Samgyetang. We have fresh size 6 chickens, a soup ingredient pack with various herbs, and baby abalone.
Step 2
The first step to a delicious Samgyetang is preparing the chicken. First, trim off the tail end of the chicken. This part contains a lot of fat, which can make the broth cloudy, so removing it cleanly is important.
Step 3
Next, look at the area between the chicken’s legs. There’s a significant amount of fat here. Thoroughly removing this fat will result in a cleaner, more savory Samgyetang.
Step 4
Also, pay attention to and remove the smaller bits of fat attached to the sides of the chicken legs. Meticulous preparation, even for seemingly minor parts, greatly improves the broth’s flavor.
Step 5
The neck area and the wings of the chicken are also fatty. It’s particularly important to remove the fat around the neck and the pancreas gland. The cleaner you prepare it, the clearer and less gamey the broth will be.
Step 6
After removing excess fat, rinse the chicken thoroughly inside and out under running cold water. This step removes blood and any impurities, ensuring the chicken is prepared hygienically.
Step 7
Place the cleaned chicken into a pot and add the soup ingredients you’ve prepared. These ingredients, like astragalus root, jujubes, and chestnuts, will help create a deep and healthy broth.
Step 8
Thaw the frozen abalone under running water. Remove the shell and innards, then wash them thoroughly. Using a toothbrush is an effective way to scrub the inside and outside of the abalone’s cap and body, removing any dirt or grit for a perfectly clean shellfish.
Step 9
Now, add the whole garlic cloves, leek, and the cleaned abalone to the pot. Once all ingredients are in, bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
Step 10
The ingredients are all in. Before it fully cooks, season the chicken lightly by adding one tablespoon of coarse salt to the pot. This helps to enhance the natural flavor of the chicken itself.
Step 11
Boil over high heat for about 10 minutes until the broth vigorously bubbles. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Continue to simmer gently over medium heat for another 40 to 50 minutes. This will tenderize the chicken and allow the flavors to meld deeply.
Step 12
The Samgyetang, simmered with such care, will be cooked to perfection, with the chicken meat easily falling off the bone. For an even better taste, dip the tender chicken meat into a prepared salt and pepper dipping sauce. Enjoy your ultimate nourishing meal!
