# Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

Samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup, is a healthy Korean dish that replenishes energy lost through sweat.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- scissors
- knife
- cutting board
- ladle
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY3qRF9e/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d8736d7d-e1ed-41d4-bd19-b358bb4f4008
- Extracted: 2025-01-06

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