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Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Chicken Approximately 3-4 lbs
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Soaked for at least 1 hour
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic
  • 3-4 pieces Ginseng Optional
  • 6-8 pieces Jujubes (Korean Dates) Also known as Chinese dates
  • 1.5 liters Water
  • 1 Tbsp Chicken Bouillon Powder Or concentrated chicken stock
  • To taste Kosher Salt
  • To taste Black Pepper
  • Optional Sesame Seeds For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the glutinous rice and soak in water for at least 1 hour.
  • Clean the chicken thoroughly, removing any excess fat.
  • Stuff the chicken cavity with the soaked rice, garlic, ginseng (if using), and jujubes.
  • Place the stuffed chicken in a large pot or pressure cooker.
  • Add water and chicken bouillon powder to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook on high pressure for 20-25 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds (optional).
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