Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Directions
- 1Wash and soak the glutinous rice for 30 minutes.
- 2Prepare the other ingredients: smash garlic, chop green onions, and prepare fresh ginseng or use a Samgyetang kit.
- 3Wash the cornish hens inside and out, cut off the wing tips and excess fat.
- 4Stuff the hens with garlic and rice, leaving some room for expansion.
- 5Secure the hens by cutting a hole in one drum and pushing the other through it.
- 6Add all ingredients to a pot, ensuring some rice is outside to thicken the broth.
- 7Add cold water, bring to a boil, and remove any scum.
- 8Cover and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes, ladling the broth over the chicken periodically and skimming off scum.
- 9Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
- 10Top with green onions, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 8 cloves garlic
- 4 green onions
- 2 fresh ginseng
- 2 jujubes
- 2 cornish hens
- 8 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Equipment
potscissorsknifecutting boardladlebowl