Samgyetang Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup 삼계탕 - Oh My Food Recipes (2024)

Published: Mar 29, 2017 Modified: Feb 16, 2020 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

A classic chicken samgyetang (삼계탕 ) is very famous in Korea. This instant pot samgyetang recipe is very simple and easy. Also, you can make this Korean ginseng chicken soup over the stove.

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Samgyetang (삼계탕蔘鷄湯) Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup

Samgyetang is very famous Korean ginseng chicken soup among Korean restaurants. Not only the soup tastes fantastic, but also the chicken is soft and juicy. Also, it's the best to make it during snowy days that can warm your whole body and boost your immunity to prevent sickness.

Chicken samgyetang often use fresh ginseng. In contrast, Chinese tradition chicken ginseng soup like to use dry ginseng. I like to make this Korean cornish hen soup during winter because it helps to keep my cold hands and feet warm.

What is ginseng?

Ginseng is a herb plant that boost immune system and help restore wellness. Over centuries, ginseng has been used for Chinese and Korean traditional medicine.

Besides, ginseng is found in North America and eastern Asia mostly in northern China and Korea. In general, ginseng grow in cooler climates. Ginseng can be very expensive, especially for those are longer and older ones.

Cooking tips for chicken samgyetang recipe:

• Clean and wash the chicken very well include inside because will put stuffing inside.
• Soak the glutinous rice around an hour or two before using it.
• Peel chestnuts and set them aside. After that, stuff soaked glutinous rice and garlic into the chicken. Then, use a toothpick to stitch the end of chicken to prevent stuffing come out.
• Put the chicken, dates, fresh ginseng, and chestnuts into the instant pot and add water. Then, put manual button and adjust time for 45 minutes at high pressure and natural release.
• If you choose to use top stove method just add 2 more cups of water and simmering for at least 2-2.5 hours.

FAQs:

Do you eat the ginseng in samgyetang?

Yes, I do. It is a personal preference. Some don't like the taste and they don't eat them.

What does ginseng taste like?

Fresh ginseng is a little bitter. But, when you make soup, it doesn't taste bitter.

Can you freeze fresh ginseng?

Yes, you can freeze them.

What can I buy fresh ginseng?

I bought them at Asian store. Not all the Asian stores in the states sell fresh ginseng. Luckily, the store that near where I live sell fresh one.

Instructions for how to make instant pot Korean chicken ginseng soup :

1. Soak glutinous rice in water for a couple hour until it swells up a little bit then drain the water and set it aside.

2. Risen the chicken and dry it. Stuffed the soaked glutinous rice and garlic into the Chicken and use a toothpick to stitches the end.

3. Peel off chestnuts until you see the yellow part.

4. Put the chicken, ginseng, jujube, ginger and chestnut into a pot. Then, add 6 cups of water.

5. Cover the lid and close the vent. Then, push manual button on instant pot adjust time for 45 minutes at high pressure and natural release.

6. Skimming the fat (you can buy this type of strainer ) and add salt to your taste.

Enjoy this simple and easy instant pot samgyetang recipe! Also, check out these authentic Chinese dried bok choy soup, green radish pork soup and watercress pork soup recipes.

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