Revitalizing Ginseng Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Revitalizing Ginseng Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Boost your energy during the summer heat with this nourishing Ginseng Samgyetang!
In these times when strong immunity is essential, why not focus on replenishing your energy with a hearty Ginseng Samgyetang, especially with the upcoming hot summer days? It’s crucial to nourish your body with wholesome foods, especially when the weather is hot. Isn’t a nourishing Ginseng dish the perfect way to support your family’s health during the summer? This recipe promises a deeply flavorful and restorative meal.
Ingredients- 1 whole young chicken
- 3 dried red dates
- 2 roots fresh ginseng
- 1/2 cup glutinous rice (sweet rice)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 pack Korean medicinal herbs for samgyetang (e.g., Hwanggi – Astragalus root)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for your Ginseng Samgyetang. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the most delicious and nourishing soup.
Step 2
Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly and soak it in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Soaking the rice beforehand ensures it cooks to a tender, slightly chewy consistency inside the chicken.
Step 3
Rinse the young chicken under cold running water. Carefully trim away the tail and any excess fat around the cavity. This step is crucial for a clean, non-greasy broth.
Step 4
Trim the tips off the chicken wings. This helps the chicken maintain a neat shape during the cooking process.
Step 5
Stuff the cavity of the prepared chicken with the soaked glutinous rice and whole garlic cloves. These aromatics will infuse the chicken and broth with flavor and help absorb any gamey notes.
Step 6
Make a small slit or cut into one of the chicken’s legs. This is a key step for securing the chicken’s shape.
Step 7
Tuck the other chicken leg through the slit you just made, effectively ‘pinning’ the legs together. This technique ensures the chicken holds its form and the stuffing stays inside while cooking.
Step 8
Carefully place the stuffed chicken into a deep pot. Add the dried red dates and the packet of Korean medicinal herbs around the chicken to enrich the broth’s flavor.
Step 9
Add the fresh ginseng roots to the pot. The ginseng will lend its unique earthy aroma and beneficial properties to the soup, creating a truly restorative broth.
Step 10
Pour in 1 liter of clean water. Ensure the water level is sufficient to cover the chicken, allowing it to cook evenly.
Step 11
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and let it simmer for 40 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer gently for another 10 minutes. Total cooking time is approximately 50 minutes, resulting in tender chicken and a deeply flavored broth.
Step 12
The resulting Ginseng Samgyetang is not only visually appealing but also boasts a rich, clean flavor thanks to the fresh ginseng. It’s the perfect nourishing dish to combat summer fatigue and restore your vitality!
