Pyongyang-style Samgyetang (평양식 삼계탕)

평양식 삼계탕 (Pyongyang-style Samgyetang) is a traditional North Korean dish that is known for its nutritious and flavorful broth. This dish is typically enjoyed during the hot summer months to help replenish the body's energy and stamina.

Pyongyang-style Samgyetang (평양식 삼계탕)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 8 dried jujubes (Korean dates)
  • 1 cup sweet rice (glutinous rice)
  • 8 ginseng roots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the sweet rice and soak it in water for 1 hour.
  2. Clean the chicken and remove any excess fat. Season the cavity with salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the soaked sweet rice, garlic, jujubes, and ginseng roots.
  4. Sew the cavity closed with kitchen twine or use toothpicks to secure the opening.
  5. In a large pot, add the stuffed chicken and pour in the water.
  6. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into serving pieces.
  8. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve the Pyongyang-style Samgyetang hot, with the broth and chicken pieces in individual bowls.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Kitchen twine

Tools

Knife Cutting board Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the Pyongyang-style Samgyetang with a side of kimchi and steamed rice.

Tips & tricks

Tips: To enhance the flavor, you can add a few drops of sesame oil to the broth before serving.

Cost

$20